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Ithaca College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $204 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,976 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNY-ESF?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.1% higher at Ithaca College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($48,126.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Ithaca College ($20,928 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 8.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,934 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 240.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($29,677 vs. $8,713)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,900 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($204 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/