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Overview |
Ithaca College | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or University of Dayton?
- Ithaca College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Ithaca College than University of Dayton ($48,126.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Ithaca College ($30,590 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 3.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,390 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 7.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($31,920 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Ithaca College vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is the same as at University of Dayton (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/