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JMU VCU CNU Mason Marist College SUNY Cortland Syracuse Longwood University Union College William & Mary UVA Quinnipiac| Ithaca College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,757 students)
Ithaca College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Mary Washington College?
- Ithaca College is 438.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at Ithaca College than University of Mary Washington ($48,126.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Ithaca College ($21,863 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 31.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,090 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 228.1% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($29,677 vs. $9,046)
Ithaca College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Ithaca College .
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than University of Mary Washington (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College 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/