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Overview |
Ithaca College | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,182 students)
Ithaca College vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Purchase College?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than Purchase College 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 Purchase College ($48,126.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Ithaca College ($19,434 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 6.6% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,948 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 187.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($29,677 vs. $10,312)
Ithaca College vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Ithaca College vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Purchase 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 Purchase College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,750)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/