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Overview |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $15,830 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $9,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 5,941 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 4,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 3,220 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Ithaca College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.8% higher at Ithaca College than SUNY at Fredonia ($50,510.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Ithaca College ($15,830 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 8.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,830 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 239% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($31,876 vs. $9,404)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Ithaca College .
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $13,800 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/