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Overview |
Ithaca College | AU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Ithaca College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,363 students)
Ithaca College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or AU?
- Ithaca College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Ithaca College than Averett University ($48,126.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Ithaca College ($23,781 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 40.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,360 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Averett University ($29,677 vs. $26,246)
Ithaca College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Ithaca College .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or AU? 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 AU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Averett University (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $7,700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- AU 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 AU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/