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Overview |
Ithaca College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 7,011 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | monroecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $15,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $9,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $15,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,670 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 51% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Monroe College-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (7,011 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Monroe College-Main Campus?
- Ithaca College is 211.9% more expensive to attend than Monroe College-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.9% higher at Ithaca College than Monroe College Main Campus ($48,126.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Ithaca College ($9,157 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 41% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,300 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Monroe College Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 87.9% larger than aid received Monroe College Main Campus ($29,677 vs. $15,792)
Ithaca College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Monroe College-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monroe College-Main Campus or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (59.8%)
Ithaca College vs. Monroe College-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Monroe College-Main Campus? 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 Monroe College-Main Campus and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Monroe College Main Campus (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $23,600 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $32,500)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,450 vs. $25,750)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/