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Overview |
Utica College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,733 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,080 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,510 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,826 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,336 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 3,733 students)
Utica College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 73.7% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($40,308.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Wilkes than Utica College ($40,308.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Wilkes ($22,510 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 22.4% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,080 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 100.2% larger than aid received Utica College ($28,507 vs. $14,241)
Utica College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Utica College (87.2%)
Utica College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Utica College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/