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Overview |
Utica College | WVU | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Utica College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $248 |
Diversity |
Utica College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Utica College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,861 students)
Utica College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or WVU?
- Utica College is 147.9% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at WVU than Utica College ($26,568.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Utica College ($12,202 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 9% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,618 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than West Virginia University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 19.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($13,939 vs. $11,685)
Utica College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or WVU? 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 WVU and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Utica College (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,001)
- West Virginia University and Utica College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($248 vs. $248)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/