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Overview |
CCS | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| 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 |
CCS | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
CCS | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
CCS | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than CCS for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Ithaca College than College for Creative Studies ($48,126.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College for Creative Studies than Ithaca College ($34,906 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 80% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($8,850 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 22.1% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($29,677 vs. $24,307)
CCS vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or CCS .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than College for Creative Studies (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $10,000 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/