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Overview |
Ithaca College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Ithaca College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | DeSales 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,991 students)
Ithaca College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or DeSales University?
- Ithaca College is 17.1% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Ithaca College than DeSales University ($48,126.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Ithaca College ($29,104 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 18% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,500 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 6.7% larger than aid received DeSales University ($29,677 vs. $27,824)
Ithaca College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Ithaca College .
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than DeSales University (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $5,000 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/