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Overview |
UMUC | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
UMUC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMUC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $266 |
Diversity |
UMUC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
UMUC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 5,054 students)
UMUC vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 542.7% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.9% higher at Ithaca College than University of Maryland University College ($48,126.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland University College than Ithaca College ($16,957 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland University College are 12.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,170 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Maryland University College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 604.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($29,677 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or UMUC .
UMUC vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC 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 UMUC.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than University of Maryland University College (74% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $1,500 more per year than UMUC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,600)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,750)
- UMUC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/