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Overview |
Ithaca College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $18,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $45,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $18,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | PAFA | ||
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| Applied | 12,007 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $274 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 141 students)
Ithaca College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or PAFA?
- Ithaca College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Ithaca College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($50,510.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than PAFA ($34,297 vs. $45,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 16.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,030 vs. $18,662)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 67.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($31,876 vs. $18,987)
Ithaca College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Ithaca College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $34,100 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $22,000)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,500)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($266 vs. $274)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/