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Overview |
Morningside College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Morningside College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Morningside College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | 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 Morningside College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,249 students)
Morningside College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Morningside College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Ithaca College than Morningside College ($48,126.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morningside College than Ithaca College ($23,947 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morningside College are 48.6% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($10,720 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 18.7% larger than aid received Morningside College ($29,677 vs. $25,011)
Morningside College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Morningside College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside College 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 Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Morningside College (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Morningside College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,300)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morningside College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/