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Overview |
Ithaca College | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $253 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Seattle U than Ithaca College ($50,328.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Ithaca College ($35,412 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 17.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,524 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,917 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Ithaca College .
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Seattle University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $56,100)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,750)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/