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Overview |
Ithaca College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Pitt?
- Ithaca College is 143.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Ithaca College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($48,126.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Ithaca College ($24,286 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 28.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,360 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 171.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($29,677 vs. $10,919)
Ithaca College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Ithaca College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Ithaca College (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $1,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,909)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/