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Overview |
Ithaca College | SVC | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 26% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | SVC | ||
| 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 SVC based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 351 students)
Ithaca College vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SVC?
- Ithaca College is 90.7% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.7% higher at Ithaca College than Southern Vermont College ($48,126.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 44.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,000 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Southern Vermont College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($29,677 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Ithaca College .
Ithaca College vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or SVC? 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 SVC and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Southern Vermont College (74% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $17,500 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $38,600)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/