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Overview |
Ithaca College | Utica College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $248 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Utica 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 Utica College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,861 students)
Ithaca College vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Utica College?
- Ithaca College is 107.4% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at Ithaca College than Utica College ($48,126.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Ithaca College ($22,372 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 25.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,667 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 112.9% larger than aid received Utica College ($29,677 vs. $13,939)
Ithaca College vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Ithaca College .
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Utica 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 Utica College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Utica College (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,750)
- Utica College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/