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Overview |
DU | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $266 |
Diversity |
DU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
DU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 57% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 5,054 students)
DU vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Ithaca College?
- University of Denver is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at DU than Ithaca College ($55,260.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than DU ($35,858 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Denver are 3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,470 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 4.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,954 vs. $29,677)
DU vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or DU .
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
DU vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Ithaca College (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $7,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $56,100)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $2,051 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,750)
- DU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/