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Overview |
Ithaca College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNY Cortland?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.4% higher at Ithaca College than SUNY College at Cortland ($48,126.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Ithaca College ($18,304 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 17% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,620 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 216.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($29,677 vs. $9,369)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $8,800 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/