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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Utica College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Utica College?
- Wesleyan University is 174.6% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Utica College ($63,722.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Utica College ($21,270 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 43.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($12,667 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Wesleyan University (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 329.2% larger than aid received Utica College ($59,825 vs. $13,939)
Wesleyan University vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Wesleyan University .
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Utica College (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($180 vs. $248)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/