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Overview |
Ithaca College | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 | SUNY Poly | ||
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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 | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 | SUNY Poly | ||
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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 | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,842 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNY Poly?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.9% higher at Ithaca College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($48,126.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Ithaca College ($13,799 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute 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 Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 212.5% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($29,677 vs. $9,497)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Ithaca College .
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $2,900 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,165 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY Poly 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 SUNY Poly 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/