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Overview |
Ithaca College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $332 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Claflin 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,830 students)
Ithaca College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Claflin University?
- Ithaca College is 192.1% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.1% higher at Ithaca College than Claflin University ($48,126.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Ithaca College ($19,951 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 68.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($9,480 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 116.5% larger than aid received Claflin University ($29,677 vs. $13,707)
Ithaca College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Ithaca College .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Claflin University (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $25,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $30,700)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $6,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $32,184)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($266 vs. $332)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/