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Overview |
UIU | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | 1203/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $266 |
Diversity |
UIU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
UIU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UIU | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 UIU based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 47.7% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Ithaca College than Upper Iowa University ($48,126.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Ithaca College ($24,563 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 65.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($9,644 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($29,677 vs. $25,788)
UIU vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or UIU .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Upper Iowa University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $14,000 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,750)
- UIU 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 UIU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/