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Overview |
Ithaca College | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $214 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 656 students)
Ithaca College vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Wilberforce University?
- Ithaca College is 300.4% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300.4% higher at Ithaca College than Wilberforce University ($48,126.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than Ithaca College ($14,070 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 127.6% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($7,000 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Wilberforce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 216.4% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($29,677 vs. $9,380)
Ithaca College vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
Ithaca College vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Wilberforce University (74% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,750)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($214 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/