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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 5,054 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Ithaca College?
- Quinnipiac University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Quinnipiac than Ithaca College ($49,170.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Quinnipiac ($35,858 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 0.1% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($15,934 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 0% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($29,689 vs. $29,677)
Quinnipiac vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Quinnipiac .
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Quinnipiac vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Ithaca College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/