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Overview |
Ithaca College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $271 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 4,828 students)
Ithaca College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Drexel than Ithaca College ($58,293.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Drexel ($34,297 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 9.5% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,030 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Drexel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($33,654 vs. $31,876)
Ithaca College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Ithaca College .
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Drexel University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $493 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,243)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($266 vs. $271)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel 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/