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Overview |
Utica College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 50% |
Admission |
Utica College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Utica College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $191 |
Diversity |
Utica College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Utica College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,775 students)
Utica College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 31% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at LGCNHS than Utica College ($30,408.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than LGCNHS ($22,372 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 15.2% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,000 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 127.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,939 vs. $6,133)
Utica College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Utica College .
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Utica College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Utica College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $5,000 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $46,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($191 vs. $248)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/