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Overview |
Ithaca College | UVA | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $201 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Ithaca College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | UVA | ||
| 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 of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or UVA?
- Ithaca College is 183.4% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at UVA than Ithaca College ($51,870.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Ithaca College ($19,469 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 23.6% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,890 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Virginia Main Campus (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 10.7% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($29,677 vs. $26,818)
Ithaca College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than UVA (18.7%)
Ithaca College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or UVA? 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 UVA and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Ithaca College (94% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $21,100 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $56,100)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- UVA graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/