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Overview |
Ithaca College | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $218 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Ithaca College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,876 students)
Ithaca College vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at University of Richmond than Ithaca College ($60,330.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Ithaca College ($29,248 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 7.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,870 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Richmond (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 56.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($46,385 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Ithaca College vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Ithaca College (83% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $17,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $56,100)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $4,602 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,148 vs. $25,750)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($218 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/