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Overview |
CAU | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1203/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $266 |
Diversity |
CAU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
CAU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 119.3% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at Ithaca College than Clark Atlanta University ($48,126.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than Ithaca College ($30,015 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 45.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($10,982 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 214.7% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($29,677 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or CAU .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Clark Atlanta University (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $17,700 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $38,400)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $31,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($266 vs. $320)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/