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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Maine College of Art | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Ithaca College than Maine College of Art ($48,126.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than Ithaca College ($35,395 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 10.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,440 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 46.7% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($29,677 vs. $20,227)
Maine College of Art vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Maine College of Art .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Maine College of Art (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $24,500 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $31,600)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/