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Overview |
Utica College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Utica College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,387 students)
Utica College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 75% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Chatham than Utica College ($40,625.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Chatham ($22,372 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 0.4% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,667 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 96.1% larger than aid received Utica College ($27,330 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Utica College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Utica College (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/