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Overview |
Ithaca College | CBU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Ithaca College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,934 students)
Ithaca College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or CBU?
- Ithaca College is 35.5% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Ithaca College than Christian Brothers University ($48,126.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Ithaca College ($18,612 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 55.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($10,220 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($29,677 vs. $26,964)
Ithaca College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Ithaca College .
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or CBU? 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 CBU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Christian Brothers University (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $5,500 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,600)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/