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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Ithaca College UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech SUNY Cortland Texas State UNT| Utica College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Utica College | HBU | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,733 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,080 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,510 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,826 | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | 3,336 | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $249 |
Diversity |
Utica College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Utica College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,189 students vs. 3,733 students)
Utica College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 53% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at HBU than Utica College ($35,500.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Utica College ($20,530 vs. $22,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 20.9% lower than costs at Utica College ($10,816 vs. $13,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 91.4% larger than aid received Utica College ($27,261 vs. $14,241)
Utica College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than HBU (85.1%)
Utica College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or HBU? 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 HBU and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Utica College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $166 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,166)
- Utica College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($248 vs. $249)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/