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Overview |
Ithaca College | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $272 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Gonzaga than Ithaca College ($49,800.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Gonzaga ($35,858 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 15.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,794 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($29,677 vs. $27,601)
Ithaca College vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Ithaca College vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Ithaca College (83% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $644 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,394)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($266 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/