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Overview |
Utica College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Utica College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 3,026 students)
Utica College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 100.1% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at Arcadia than Utica College ($46,430.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Arcadia ($22,372 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 8.3% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,667 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 121.9% larger than aid received Utica College ($30,934 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Utica College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Utica College (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $100 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia 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/