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Overview |
Ithaca College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 4,828 students)
Ithaca College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Syracuse than Ithaca College ($61,310.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Syracuse ($34,297 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 15.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,030 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($31,876 vs. $29,110)
Ithaca College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Ithaca College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Ithaca College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/