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Overview |
Ithaca College | NYU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Ithaca College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or NYU?
- New York University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at NYU than Ithaca College ($55,384.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Ithaca College ($29,499 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 27.2% lower than costs at New York University ($15,934 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than New York University (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 58.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($47,096 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than NYU (12.5%)
Ithaca College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or NYU? 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 NYU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Ithaca College (86% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $56,100)
- New York University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,750)
- NYU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/