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Overview |
Ithaca College | VCU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or VCU?
- Ithaca College is 286.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Ithaca College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($48,126.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Ithaca College ($21,294 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 29.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,279 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 135.8% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($29,677 vs. $12,583)
Ithaca College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Ithaca College .
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or VCU? 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 VCU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $8,600 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,750)
- VCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/