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Overview |
Utica College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 70% |
Admission |
Utica College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $277 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,196 students)
Utica College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Utica College is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Penn State Brandywine than Utica College ($24,318.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Utica College ($21,600 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 10% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($12,667 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Penn State Brandywine (97% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 44.6% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($13,939 vs. $9,638)
Utica College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Utica College .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $9,000 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,818)
- Utica College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/