Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Marist College SUNY Cortland Syracuse Union College Gwynedd Mercy College Quinnipiac Temple Clark University Manhattan School of Music Utica College Bard College Buffalo State College| Ithaca College | Holy Family University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Ithaca College | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Ithaca College | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $31,508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Holy Family University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Holy Family University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Holy Family University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Holy Family 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 Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,912 students)
Ithaca College vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Holy Family University?
- Ithaca College is 52.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Ithaca College than Holy Family University ($48,126.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Ithaca College ($12,379 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 9.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,500 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($29,677 vs. $25,316)
Ithaca College vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Ithaca College .
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Holy Family University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,000)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/