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Overview |
Ithaca College | PLU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $266 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,633 students)
Ithaca College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at PLU than Ithaca College ($49,472.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Ithaca College ($24,825 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 34.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,826 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($36,435 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Ithaca College .
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or PLU? 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 PLU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $3,800 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,300)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $25,800)
- Pacific Lutheran University and Ithaca College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($266 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/