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Overview |
Ithaca College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $245 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
Ithaca College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 650 students)
Ithaca College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or D&E College?
- Ithaca College is 61.1% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at Ithaca College than Davis & Elkins College ($48,126.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Ithaca College ($20,126 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 57.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($10,125 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($29,677 vs. $25,119)
Ithaca College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Ithaca College .
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or D&E 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 D&E College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (74% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $18,600 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,750)
- D&E College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/