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Overview |
Ithaca College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,332 students)
Ithaca College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Stritch?
- Ithaca College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Ithaca College than Cardinal Stritch University ($48,126.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Ithaca College ($20,002 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 79% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($8,900 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($29,677 vs. $28,670)
Ithaca College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Ithaca College .
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,500)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch 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/