Academic Comparison between Utica and State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Utica University and State University of New York at Plattsburgh are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Utica is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Utica, NY and State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a four-year, public school located in Plattsburgh, NY.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Utica is a private (not-for-profit) and State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public school and both are four-year schools.
Utica has more expensive tuition & fees ($26,930) than State University of New York at Plattsburgh ($18,945).
It is harder to admit to State University of New York at Plattsburgh than Utica.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh has a higher submitted SAT score (1,110) than Utica (1,110).
State University of New York at Plattsburgh has more students with 4,540 students while Utica has 3,627 students.
Utica has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while State University of New York at Plattsburgh's ratio is 15 to 1.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh has more full-time faculties with 221 faculties while Utica has 169 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Utica University	vs.	State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Utica, New York	Location	Plattsburgh, New York
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (medium programs)
$26,930	2025 Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,035 Out-Of-State$18,945
76%	% Receiving Financial Aid	73%
$14,024	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$10,531

91.95 %	Acceptance Rates	78.41 %
12.66 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	11.53 %
1,110	SAT Score	1,160
-	ACT Score	24
56 %	Graduation Rate	59 %
5 %	Transfer-out Rate	28 %
71 %	Retention Rate	73 %
3,627	Student Population	4,540
169	Number of Faculties	221
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare