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Overview |
Utica College | Kings College | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Utica College | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Kings 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,993 students)
Utica College vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Kings College?
- King's College is 70.3% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Kings College than Utica College ($39,522.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Kings College ($22,372 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 15.6% lower than costs at King's College ($12,667 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 110.6% larger than aid received Utica College ($29,352 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Kings 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 Kings College and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Utica College (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/