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Overview |
Utica College | SU | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,733 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,080 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,510 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,826 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 3,336 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Utica College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Utica College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Utica College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 3,733 students)
Utica College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at SU than Utica College ($34,614.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than SU ($22,510 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 10.8% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,800 vs. $13,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 69.2% larger than aid received Utica College ($24,100 vs. $14,241)
Utica College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than SU (77.8%)
Utica College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or SU? 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 SU and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Utica College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/