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Overview |
Ithaca College | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 885/1160 | ||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Keystone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,131 students)
Ithaca College vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Keystone College?
- Ithaca College is 221.9% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.9% higher at Ithaca College than Keystone College ($48,126.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than Ithaca College ($15,559 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 33.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,900 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Keystone College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 93.1% larger than aid received Keystone College ($29,677 vs. $15,368)
Ithaca College vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or Ithaca College .
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Keystone 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 Keystone College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Keystone College (74% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $22,700 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $33,400)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/