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Overview |
Ithaca College | JMU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $216 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or JMU?
- Ithaca College is 526.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at Ithaca College than James Madison University ($48,126.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Ithaca College ($18,274 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 32.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,040 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 194.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($29,677 vs. $10,081)
Ithaca College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Ithaca College .
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or JMU? 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 JMU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Ithaca College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $56,100)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,851 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,750)
- JMU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($216 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/