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Overview |
Suffolk University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 5,054 students)
Suffolk University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Ithaca College than Suffolk University ($48,126.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Suffolk University than Ithaca College ($32,270 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 16% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($15,934 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Suffolk University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($29,677 vs. $27,856)
Suffolk University vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Suffolk University .
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Suffolk University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University 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 Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Suffolk University (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Suffolk University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/