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Overview |
Ithaca College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $167 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,270 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury ($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 Old Westbury than Ithaca College ($12,329 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 38.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,530 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 175.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($29,677 vs. $10,768)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Ithaca College .
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 College at Old Westbury and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (74% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,500 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $9,504 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($16,246 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($167 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/