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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Utica College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
TU | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $248 |
Diversity |
TU | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TU | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,861 students)
TU vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Utica College?
- Utica College is 220.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at TU than Utica College ($23,240.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Utica College ($14,443 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 7.7% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,667 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Towson University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Towson University ($13,939 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Utica College (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,300)
- Towson University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,000)
- TU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($183 vs. $248)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/