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Overview |
Utica College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $286 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Utica College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,324 students)
Utica College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 85.5% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Utica College ($43,043.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Cedar Crest College ($22,372 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 0.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,667 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 132.5% larger than aid received Utica College ($32,415 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Utica College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,750)
- Utica College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($248 vs. $286)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/