Ithaca vs Champlain College

Ithaca College and Champlain College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Ithaca, nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York, boasts a higher acceptance rate (73%) compared to Champlain's selective admissions (65%). While Ithaca's student body is more diverse, Champlain's smaller size fosters a close-knit community. Both colleges excel in different areas: Ithaca is renowned for its acclaimed music and communications programs, while Champlain shines in business, game design, and digital arts. With Ithaca's higher graduation rate (79%) edging out Champlain's 73%, both institutions prepare students for successful careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Champlain College	Ithaca College
Overview
Location	Burlington, Vermont	Ithaca, New York
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	69.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	62.4%	77.7%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	6,444	13,445
Total number of admissions given out	4,023	10,451
Admitted students who chose to enroll	440	1,166
Yield rate	10.9%	11.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,884	$65,609
Average net price	$36,276	$35,327
Tuition	$42,564	$46,610
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,856 Meal plan: $5,998	Room/dormitory: $8,976 Meal plan: $6,800
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $24,604	98.0% Average amount $29,954
Students receiving federal student loan	54.0% Average amount $5,196	71.0% Average amount $5,311
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $17,800	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,217 Men 60.4% Women 39.6%	4,818 Men 44.8% Women 55.2%
Graduate students	608 Men 49.2% Women 50.8%	421 Men 27.1% Women 72.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.3%	2.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,469	4,076
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Computer and Information Science Law Enforcement and Firefighting Visual & Performing Arts Health Professions	Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	68.5%	77.2%
Dropout rate	30.6%	22.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $85,464 Year 2: $73,635 Year 3: $78,629 Computer Software and Media Applications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,964 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $64,905 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,066 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $61,953 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,991 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $54,175 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $48,148 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $53,813 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,078 Year 2: $54,713 Year 3: $52,129 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,126 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $50,323 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,762 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $50,125 International Business (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,632 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $48,165 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,074 Year 2: $41,087 Year 3: $46,554	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,085 Year 2: $71,575 Year 3: $87,831 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,346 Year 2: $72,646 Year 3: $77,441 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,547 Year 2: $62,707 Year 3: $69,155 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,173 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $61,173 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,684 Year 2: $46,899 Year 3: $59,246 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,233 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $54,267 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,784 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $49,589 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,148 Year 2: $40,956 Year 3: $48,989 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,699 Year 2: $35,877 Year 3: $44,136 Physics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,250 Year 3: $43,850

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