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Overview |
Ithaca College | RPI | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $284 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at RPI than Ithaca College ($58,600.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than RPI ($35,858 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 6.6% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($15,934 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 30.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($38,636 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than RPI (64.5%)
Ithaca College vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or RPI? 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 RPI and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Ithaca College (84% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $26,400 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,500)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($266 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/