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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond Marist College SUNY Cortland BC Duke Syracuse Villanova Union College UVA Davidson Holy Cross| Ithaca College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Wake Forest than Ithaca College ($61,012.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Ithaca College ($26,197 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 4.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,934 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 82.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($54,233 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Ithaca College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Ithaca College (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $56,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,750)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/