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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 42% | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 424 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Ithaca College is 248.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at Ithaca College than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($48,126.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Ithaca College ($15,897 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus 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 Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 221.1% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($29,677 vs. $9,241)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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/