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Overview |
Ithaca College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Ithaca College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,026 students)
Ithaca College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Arcadia?
- Ithaca College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Ithaca College than Arcadia University ($48,126.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Ithaca College ($29,692 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 16.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,720 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,934 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Ithaca College .
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Arcadia University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,400)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/