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Overview |
Ithaca College | CUW | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $247 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | CUW | ||
| 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 CUW based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,988 students)
Ithaca College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or CUW?
- Ithaca College is 46.9% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Ithaca College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($48,126.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Ithaca College ($24,485 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 31% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,160 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($29,677 vs. $23,477)
Ithaca College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than CUW (70.4%)
Ithaca College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or CUW? 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 CUW and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $10,000 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $1,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,750)
- CUW graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($247 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/