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Overview |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $215 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,184 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.4% higher at Ithaca College than SUNY at Geneseo ($48,126.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Ithaca College ($19,557 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 12.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,166 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 266.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($29,677 vs. $8,089)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 Geneseo and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Ithaca College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $5,000 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $4,876 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,874 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($215 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/