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Overview |
Ithaca College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Ithaca College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,960 students)
Ithaca College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Cedarville University?
- Ithaca College is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Ithaca College than Cedarville University ($48,126.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Ithaca College ($25,462 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 89.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($8,400 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 51.1% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($29,677 vs. $19,637)
Ithaca College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Cedarville University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,750)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/