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Overview |
Ithaca College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $217 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 4,828 students)
Ithaca College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Ithaca College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Ithaca College than SUNY at Albany ($50,510.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Ithaca College ($19,165 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 0.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($16,030 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 227% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($31,876 vs. $9,747)
Ithaca College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY at Albany (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $300 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,750)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/