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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 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 |
Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $266 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 7% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 108.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at Ithaca College than Kentucky Christian University ($48,126.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Ithaca College ($22,682 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 77.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($8,980 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 106.1% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($29,677 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Kentucky Christian University .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Kentucky Christian University (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $22,500 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $33,600)
- Ithaca College and Kentucky Christian University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,750 vs. $25,750)
- Ithaca College and Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/