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Overview |
Rochester College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | 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 |
Academics |
Rochester College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $266 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
Rochester College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 80% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Ithaca College than Rochester College ($48,126.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Ithaca College ($18,665 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 68.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($9,440 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 86.7% larger than aid received Rochester College ($29,677 vs. $15,899)
Rochester College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Rochester College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester College 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Rochester College (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $1,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,403 vs. $25,750)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($252 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/