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Overview |
Ithaca College | SNU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $193 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,507 students)
Ithaca College vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SNU?
- Ithaca College is 78.2% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Ithaca College than Southern Nazarene University ($48,126.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Ithaca College ($22,098 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 101.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($7,900 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Southern Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($29,677 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Ithaca College .
Ithaca College vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SNU? 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 SNU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Southern Nazarene University (74% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $3,300 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,750)
- SNU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($193 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/