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Overview |
City College of New York | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1203/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $266 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City College of New York | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 5,054 students)
City College of New York vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 594.5% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.4% higher at Ithaca College than CUNY City College ($48,126.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Ithaca College ($5,181 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 7.2% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($15,934 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 202.1% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($29,677 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or City College of New York .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than CUNY City College (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $6,300 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $14,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $25,750)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($117 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/