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ECSU SCSU CCSU Ithaca College SUNY Cortland Western New England University Buffalo State College UConn Siena College Mercy SUNY-Potsdam Union College| Western Connecticut State University | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Utica College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 3,733 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $13,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $22,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 3,826 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 3,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 3,733 students)
WestConn vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Utica College?
- Utica College is 248.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.2% higher at Utica College than Western Connecticut State University ($23,208.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Utica College ($16,527 vs. $22,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 15.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,080 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 79.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($14,241 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Utica College? 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 Utica College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/