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Overview |
EC | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
EC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
EC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
EC | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Ithaca College than Elmira College ($48,126.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Ithaca College ($24,040 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 19% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,388 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Elmira College ($29,677 vs. $27,091)
EC vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or EC .
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
EC vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Elmira College (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $10,100 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,000)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/