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URI Marist College SUNY Cortland Syracuse Union College SHU Roger Williams University Quinnipiac Temple Clark University Manhattan School of Music Utica College| Ithaca College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | RIC | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $219 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Ithaca College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or RIC?
- Ithaca College is 407.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Ithaca College than Rhode Island College ($48,126.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Ithaca College ($11,014 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 18.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,414 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 293.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($29,677 vs. $7,537)
Ithaca College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Ithaca College .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or RIC? 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 RIC and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Rhode Island College (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $14,100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,750)
- RIC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($219 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/