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Overview |
UMBC | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $266 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UMBC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 5,054 students)
UMBC vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 431.4% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Ithaca College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($48,126.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Ithaca College ($17,692 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 19.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,378 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 233.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($29,677 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or UMBC .
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
UMBC vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $3,400 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $56,100)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,553 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,750)
- UMBC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($219 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/