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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Utica College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1084/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $248 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Utica College?
- Concordia University Irvine is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Utica College ($39,330.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Concordia University-Irvine ($22,372 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 0.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($12,667 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 76.6% larger than aid received Utica College ($24,623 vs. $13,939)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Concordia University-Irvine .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Utica College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $2,000 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $1,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($22,678 vs. $24,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/