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Overview |
Howard | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Howard | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Howard | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 4,828 students)
Howard vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Ithaca College than Howard University ($50,510.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Ithaca College ($30,028 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 2.8% lower than costs at Howard University ($16,030 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Howard University ($31,876 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Howard .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Howard University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,800)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/