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Overview |
AU | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $266 |
Diversity |
AU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
AU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 57% | ||
Campus |
AU | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 4,828 students)
AU vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Ithaca College?
- American University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at AU than Ithaca College ($55,724.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than AU ($34,297 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 6.1% lower than costs at American University ($16,030 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than American University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 1.5% larger than aid received American University ($31,876 vs. $31,402)
AU vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or AU .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than AU (47.4%)
AU vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Ithaca College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $56,100)
- American University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,750)
- AU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/