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Overview |
Ithaca College | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $171 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,842 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNYIT?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.9% higher at Ithaca College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($48,126.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Ithaca College ($13,799 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 13.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,008 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 212.5% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($29,677 vs. $9,497)
Ithaca College vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Ithaca College .
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $2,900 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $9,165 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $25,750)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($171 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/