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Overview |
Colgate | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $266 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Colgate | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Ithaca College?
- Colgate University is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Colgate than Ithaca College ($63,904.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Ithaca College ($27,074 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 1.1% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,934 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 84.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($54,647 vs. $29,677)
Colgate vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Colgate .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Ithaca College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $56,100)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $9,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $25,750)
- Colgate graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($166 vs. $266)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/