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Overview |
Maryland | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Academics |
Maryland | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $266 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Maryland | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 5,054 students)
Maryland vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 396.4% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Ithaca College than University of Maryland College Park ($48,126.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Ithaca College ($16,210 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 9.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,576 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 164.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($29,677 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Maryland .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Ithaca College (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $12,200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $56,100)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- Maryland graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/