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Overview |
Ithaca College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 2,319 students)
Ithaca College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Chatham?
- Ithaca College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Ithaca College than Chatham University ($50,510.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Ithaca College ($29,051 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 11.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,324 vs. $16,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Chatham University ($31,876 vs. $27,984)
Ithaca College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Ithaca College .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Chatham University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,750)
- Chatham graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/