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NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Emory Penn Duke Georgetown WUSTL Swarthmore Caltech Harvard| Ithaca College | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $271 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Ithaca College ($59,864.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Ithaca College ($33,499 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 3.5% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($15,934 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Carnegie Mellon University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($43,966 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Ithaca College vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Ithaca College (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $46,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,250)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($266 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/