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Overview |
Ithaca College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,399 students)
Ithaca College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Saint Michael's College?
- Ithaca College is 1% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Ithaca College than Saint Michael's College ($48,126.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Ithaca College ($27,700 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 6.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,995 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 25.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($37,162 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Ithaca College .
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Ithaca College (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,600)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $28,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/