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Overview |
Ithaca College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 3,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $10,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $20,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $23,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 1,591 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1075/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $227 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 3,813 students)
Ithaca College vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or University of St Thomas?
- Ithaca College is 53.5% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Ithaca College than University of St Thomas ($50,510.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Ithaca College ($20,469 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 56.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($10,248 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 34.6% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($31,876 vs. $23,688)
Ithaca College vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Ithaca College .
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than University of St Thomas (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $1,100 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $56,100)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,750)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas 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/