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Overview |
Ithaca College | W&J | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,151 students)
Ithaca College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at W&J than Ithaca College ($49,612.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Ithaca College ($25,636 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 17.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,524 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 31.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($38,963 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Ithaca College .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or W&J? 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 W&J and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is the same as at Washington & Jefferson College (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/