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Overview |
Ithaca College | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Medaille College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,727 students)
Ithaca College vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Medaille College?
- Ithaca College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Ithaca College than Medaille College ($48,126.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than Ithaca College ($14,992 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 13.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,000 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Medaille College ($29,677 vs. $25,196)
Ithaca College vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
Ithaca College vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Medaille 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 Medaille College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Medaille College (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $42,700)
- Medaille College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Medaille College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/