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Overview |
Ithaca College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 686 students)
Ithaca College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Paul Smith's College?
- Ithaca College is 50.3% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Ithaca College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($48,126.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Ithaca College ($25,056 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 2.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,546 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 20.9% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($29,677 vs. $24,545)
Ithaca College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Ithaca College .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/