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Overview |
Ithaca College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,427 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam 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 Potsdam ($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 Potsdam than Ithaca College ($15,310 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 9.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,600 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 155.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($29,677 vs. $11,632)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Ithaca College .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SUNY-Potsdam? 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-Potsdam and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $17,000 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/