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Overview |
Ithaca College | JCU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,922 students)
Ithaca College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or JCU?
- Ithaca College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Ithaca College than John Carroll University ($48,126.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Ithaca College ($30,496 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 20.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,200 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,415 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Ithaca College .
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or JCU? 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 JCU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than John Carroll University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,189 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,939)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/