Ithaca College and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Ithaca is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ithaca, NY and ESF is a four-year, public school located in Syracuse, NY.
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| Ithaca College | vs. | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca, New York | Location | Syracuse, New York |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| $52,616 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,303
Out-Of-State$22,263 |
| 97% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 60% |
| $31,029 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $8,105 |
| 69.01 % | Acceptance Rates | 63.28 % |
| 12.27 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 17.64 % |
| 1,310 | SAT Score | - |
| 28 | ACT Score | - |
| 76 % | Graduation Rate | 66 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26 % |
| 85 % | Retention Rate | 87 % |
| 4,767 | Student Population | 2,757 |
| 386 | Number of Faculties | 132 |
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |