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Overview |
Ithaca College | EMU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #1047 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $41,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $41,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $24,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $30,242 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 1,179 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 1,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $242 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 1,292 students)
Ithaca College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or EMU?
- Ithaca College is 22% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $41,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Ithaca College than Eastern Mennonite University ($50,510.00 vs. $41,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Ithaca College ($24,710 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 27% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,620 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($31,876 vs. $30,242)
Ithaca College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Ithaca College .
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or EMU? 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 EMU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $12,200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,750)
- EMU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/