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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,577 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Altoona?
- Ithaca College is 212.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at Ithaca College than Penn State Altoona ($48,126.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Ithaca College ($20,621 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 22.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,984 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 210% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($29,677 vs. $9,574)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Altoona? 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 State Altoona and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Altoona (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Altoona graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,300)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/