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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $266 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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 Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Ithaca College?
- Catholic University of America is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Catholic University of America than Ithaca College ($53,040.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Catholic University of America ($35,858 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 4.6% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($15,934 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 16.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($34,449 vs. $29,677)
Catholic University of America vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Catholic University of America vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Catholic University of America (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $2,500 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $356 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,106)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($266 vs. $269)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/