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Overview |
Park University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Parkville, MO | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,662 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | park.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Park University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,231 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,231 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,858 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,043 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Park University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Park University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Park University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $266 |
Diversity |
Park University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Park University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Park University | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Park University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 5,054 students)
Park University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Park University or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 293.5% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.5% higher at Ithaca College than Park University ($48,126.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Ithaca College ($15,858 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 91.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($8,330 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Park University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 321.4% larger than aid received Park University ($29,677 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Park University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Park University .
Park University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Park 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 Park University.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Park University (74% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- Park University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/