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Overview |
Ithaca College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $266 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,360 students)
Ithaca College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Wilson College?
- Ithaca College is 91% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Ithaca College than Wilson College ($48,126.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Ithaca College ($23,923 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 33.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,968 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 108.4% larger than aid received Wilson College ($29,677 vs. $14,241)
Ithaca College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Ithaca College .
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Wilson College (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College and Ithaca College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,750 vs. $25,750)
- Wilson College and Ithaca College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($266 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/