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Overview |
Ithaca College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $191 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,775 students)
Ithaca College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or LGCNHS?
- Ithaca College is 58.3% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Ithaca College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($48,126.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than Ithaca College ($33,047 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 44.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,000 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 383.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($29,677 vs. $6,133)
Ithaca College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Ithaca College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Ithaca College.
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $4,800 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,750)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($191 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS 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/