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Overview |
Ithaca College | UB | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $201 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or UB?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Ithaca College than University at Buffalo ($48,126.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Ithaca College ($18,524 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 1.7% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($15,934 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 248.3% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($29,677 vs. $8,521)
Ithaca College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than UB (67.7%)
Ithaca College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or UB? 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 UB and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than University at Buffalo (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $2,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,100)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- UB graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/