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Overview |
Ithaca College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Castleton State 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,363 students)
Ithaca College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Castleton State College?
- Ithaca College is 306.7% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Ithaca College than Castleton State College ($48,126.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Ithaca College ($16,791 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 28.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,404 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 128.2% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($29,677 vs. $13,007)
Ithaca College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Ithaca College .
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Castleton State College (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Castleton State College 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 Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/