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Overview |
Cornell | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,264 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,204 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,204 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,554 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,455 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,741 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,635 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 5,358 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.2% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 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 2, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cornell | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $266 |
Diversity |
Cornell | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Cornell | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 4,828 students)
Cornell vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or Ithaca College?
- Cornell University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Cornell than Ithaca College ($65,204.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Ithaca College ($26,455 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 15.7% lower than costs at Cornell University ($16,030 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Cornell University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 78% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($56,741 vs. $31,876)
Cornell vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Cornell .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Cornell vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Ithaca College (93% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $42,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $56,100)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,750)
- Cornell graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($124 vs. $266)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/