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Overview |
York | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
York | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $266 |
Diversity |
York | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
York | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
York | 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 York College is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 4,828 students)
York vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 628.9% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.4% higher at Ithaca College than CUNY York College ($50,510.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Ithaca College ($5,631 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 35.9% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($16,030 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 303.7% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($31,876 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or York .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than CUNY York College (74% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $12,900 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $16,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $25,750)
- York graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($90 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/