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Overview |
Ithaca College | Cairn | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
Ithaca College | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,031 students)
Ithaca College vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Cairn?
- Ithaca College is 54% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Ithaca College than Cairn University ($48,126.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Ithaca College ($25,923 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 35.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,764 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 61.5% larger than aid received Cairn University ($29,677 vs. $18,376)
Ithaca College vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Ithaca College .
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Cairn University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,000)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/