Utica, NY · Buffalo, NY · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Utica University | Villa Maria College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 86.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $24,308 | $28,670 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $24,308 | $28,670 |
| Average Net Price | $12,306 | $12,445 |
| Graduation Rate | 55.0% | 31.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Utica University accepts 87.2% of applicants; Villa Maria College accepts 86.7%. Utica University's tuition is $24,308. Villa Maria College's is $28,670. Utica University is cheaper. Utica University graduates 55% of students in 6 years. Villa Maria College graduates 31%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Villa Maria College. It accepts 86.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Utica University has lower published tuition: $24,308 versus $28,670. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Utica University: 55% of students finish in 6 years. Villa Maria College is at 31%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.