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Overview |
Ithaca College | MMC | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $242 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | MMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,608 students)
Ithaca College vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or MMC?
- Ithaca College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Ithaca College than Marymount Manhattan College ($48,126.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than MMC ($35,858 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 23.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,934 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($29,677 vs. $22,418)
Ithaca College vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than MMC (72.1%)
Ithaca College vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or MMC? 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 MMC and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $11,300 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,750)
- MMC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/