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Overview |
Ithaca College | UArts | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,313 students)
Ithaca College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at UArts than Ithaca College ($50,950.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than UArts ($35,858 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 12.7% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($15,934 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 16.6% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($29,677 vs. $25,460)
Ithaca College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Ithaca College .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or UArts? 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 UArts and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than The University of the Arts (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $21,600 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $34,500)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/