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Overview |
Ithaca College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,988 students)
Ithaca College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Seton Hill University?
- Ithaca College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Ithaca College than Seton Hill University ($48,126.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Ithaca College ($24,576 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 19.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,350 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($29,677 vs. $28,325)
Ithaca College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Ithaca College .
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Seton Hill University? 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 Seton Hill University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Seton Hill University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $41,000)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/