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Overview |
AIC | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 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 | Sep 7, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
AIC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
AIC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 57% | ||
Campus |
AIC | 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,010 students)
AIC vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Ithaca College than American International College ($48,126.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Ithaca College ($18,317 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 5.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,130 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($35,061 vs. $29,677)
AIC vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
AIC vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC 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 AIC.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than American International College (74% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,700 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,400)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/