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Overview |
Utica College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Utica College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,909 students)
Utica College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 93.9% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at Willamette University than Utica College ($45,000.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Willamette University ($22,372 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 13.2% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,667 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 98.7% larger than aid received Utica College ($27,700 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Utica College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Utica College (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/