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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 623 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 623 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Ithaca College is 229.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at Ithaca College than Penn State Schuylkill ($48,126.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Ithaca College ($17,252 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 108.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($7,644 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 134.3% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($29,677 vs. $12,665)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Schuylkill 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/