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Overview |
Ithaca College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $261 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,470 students)
Ithaca College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Ithaca College ($49,886.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Ithaca College ($27,193 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 14.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,876 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 30.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($38,787 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Ithaca College .
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Saint Edward's University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $1,000 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $479 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,271 vs. $25,750)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($261 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/