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Overview |
Utica College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Utica College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1105/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Utica College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,861 students)
Utica College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 118.1% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Utica College ($50,624.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Widener University-Main Campus ($22,372 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 20% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,667 vs. $15,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Utica College as Widener University Main Campus (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 132.5% larger than aid received Utica College ($32,412 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Widener University-Main Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Widener University-Main Campus and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Utica College (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $13,200 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/