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Overview |
Biola University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $266 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Biola University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Biola 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
- Biola University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 5,054 students)
Biola University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Ithaca College than Biola University ($48,126.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Ithaca College ($31,522 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 51.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($10,522 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Biola University ($29,677 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Biola University .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Biola University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,750)
- Biola University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/