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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT Marist College| Ithaca College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | RIT | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at RIT than Ithaca College ($53,720.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than RIT ($35,858 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 6.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,978 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($29,677 vs. $29,122)
Ithaca College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than RIT (67.2%)
Ithaca College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $8,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($25,750 vs. $28,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/