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Overview |
City Tech | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $266 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City Tech | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 5,054 students)
City Tech vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 594.5% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.4% higher at Ithaca College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($48,126.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Ithaca College ($6,406 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 12.5% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,934 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 237.4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($29,677 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
City Tech vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 Tech.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (74% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $13,100 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,137 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,750)
- City Tech graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($109 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/