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Overview |
UHart | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,913 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,350 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,350 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,945 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,553 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,717 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,253 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 11,832 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UHart | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
UHart | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UHart | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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
- University of Hartford is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (5,913 students vs. 4,828 students)
UHart vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than UHart for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $44,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Ithaca College than University of Hartford ($50,510.00 vs. $44,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hartford than Ithaca College ($30,553 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 15% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,945 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Hartford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 0.5% larger than aid received University of Hartford ($31,876 vs. $31,717)
UHart vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or UHart .
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
UHart vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than University of Hartford (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $6,500 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,600)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart 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/