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Overview |
Utica College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Utica College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Utica College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Utica College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,991 students)
Utica College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 77.1% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at DeSales University than Utica College ($41,100.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than DeSales University ($22,372 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 6.6% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,667 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 99.6% larger than aid received Utica College ($27,824 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Utica College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Utica College (69% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/