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Overview |
Ithaca College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $67 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 943 students)
Ithaca College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or USMMA?
- Ithaca College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Ithaca College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($48,126.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Ithaca College ($4,891 vs. $35,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 561.1% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($29,677 vs. $4,489)
Ithaca College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Ithaca College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Ithaca College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $36,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $56,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $25,750)
- USMMA graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($67 vs. $266)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/