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Overview |
CSE | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
CSE | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
CSE | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 46.3% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Ithaca College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($48,126.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Ithaca College ($21,689 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 25% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,744 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 0.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($29,905 vs. $29,677)
CSE vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or CSE .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $10,600 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- CSE graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/