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Overview |
Ithaca College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $227 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,854 students)
Ithaca College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Gettysburg College than Ithaca College ($61,760.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Ithaca College ($33,882 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 6.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,930 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 45.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($43,239 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Ithaca College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Ithaca College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $56,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,750)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/