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Overview |
Ithaca College | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $227 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,656 students)
Ithaca College vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Franciscan?
- Ithaca College is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Ithaca College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($48,126.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Ithaca College ($25,310 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 69.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($9,390 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 76.9% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($29,677 vs. $16,779)
Ithaca College vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Ithaca College vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,750)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/