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Overview |
NJIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,007 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #214 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,616 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,528 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,736 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,447 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
NJIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,993 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 9,362 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NJIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $266 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
NJIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 57% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (13,007 students vs. 4,828 students)
NJIT vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 223.5% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $15,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at Ithaca College than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($50,510.00 vs. $32,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Ithaca College ($16,736 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 6.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,000 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than New Jersey Institute of Technology (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 82.7% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($31,876 vs. $17,447)
NJIT vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or NJIT .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than NJIT (66.9%)
NJIT vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $11,100 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $56,100)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,750)
- NJIT graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/