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Overview |
UMass | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $266 |
Diversity |
UMass | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UMass | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 4,828 students)
UMass vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 204.4% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Ithaca College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($50,510.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Ithaca College ($22,954 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 7.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,869 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 158.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($31,876 vs. $12,343)
UMass vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or UMass .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $900 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,750)
- UMass graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/