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Overview |
Ithaca College | F&M | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $227 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Ithaca College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,990 students)
Ithaca College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at F&M than Ithaca College ($65,652.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Ithaca College ($31,135 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 5.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,040 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 65.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($49,177 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than F&M (36.2%)
Ithaca College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or F&M? 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 F&M and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Ithaca College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,100)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,750)
- F&M graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/