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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Marist College Loyola SUNY Cortland Purdue Syracuse UChicago Union College Illinois| Illinois Institute of Technology | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
IIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
IIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 5,054 students)
IIT vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Ithaca College?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at IIT than Ithaca College ($48,670.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Ithaca College ($28,702 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Institute of Technology are 2.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,570 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 35.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($40,243 vs. $29,677)
IIT vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or IIT .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $23,200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/