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Overview |
Ithaca College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $221 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Buffalo State 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 4,828 students)
Ithaca College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Buffalo State College?
- Ithaca College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.8% higher at Ithaca College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($50,510.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Ithaca College ($13,735 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 4.3% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($16,030 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 257.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($31,876 vs. $8,921)
Ithaca College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Ithaca College .
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,750)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($221 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/