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Overview |
Ithaca College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $363 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Chowan University | ||
| 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 886 students)
Ithaca College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Chowan University?
- Ithaca College is 86% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Ithaca College than Chowan University ($48,126.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Ithaca College ($17,334 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 65.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($9,650 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 44.2% larger than aid received Chowan University ($29,677 vs. $20,580)
Ithaca College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Ithaca College .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Chowan University? 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 Chowan University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Chowan University (74% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $21,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $34,600)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $9,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $35,150)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($266 vs. $363)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/