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Overview |
Ithaca College | CW | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $247 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | CW | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Ithaca College | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 828 students)
Ithaca College vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or CW?
- Ithaca College is 117.6% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at Ithaca College than The College of Westchester ($48,126.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Ithaca College ($10,891 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 67.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($9,520 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as The College of Westchester (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 59.9% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($29,677 vs. $18,559)
Ithaca College vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Ithaca College .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or CW? 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 CW and Ithaca College.
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $16,300 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $1,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,894 vs. $25,750)
- CW graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($247 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/