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Overview |
Ithaca College | RISD | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Ithaca College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | RISD | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,620 students)
Ithaca College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at RISD than Ithaca College ($56,435.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than RISD ($35,858 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 4.6% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,234 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Rhode Island School of Design (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 26.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($37,480 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than RISD (17.4%)
Ithaca College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or RISD? 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 RISD and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Ithaca College (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $5,000 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/