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Overview |
UConn | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
UConn | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 4,828 students)
UConn vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 209.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Ithaca College than University of Connecticut ($50,510.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Ithaca College ($22,324 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 14.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,996 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 87.6% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($31,876 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or UConn .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Ithaca College (83% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $5,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,100)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- UConn graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/