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Overview |
Columbia | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,279 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,340 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,340 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,800 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,869 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $65,173 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 57,613 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 2,439 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.2% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbia | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (35,279 students vs. 4,828 students)
Columbia vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Ithaca College?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($65,340.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Columbia than Ithaca College ($65,340.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Ithaca College ($20,869 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 4.8% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($16,030 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Columbia University in the City of New York (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 104.5% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($65,173 vs. $31,876)
Columbia vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Columbia .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Columbia (4.2%)
Columbia vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Ithaca College (93% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $51,500 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $56,100)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Columbia graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/