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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,241 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn College?
- Ithaca College is 211.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.5% higher at Ithaca College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($48,126.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Ithaca College ($23,030 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 31.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,130 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 309.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($29,677 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Ithaca College .
Ithaca College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn 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 Penn College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Penn College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/