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Overview |
Ithaca College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,566 students)
Ithaca College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Ithaca College is 27% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Ithaca College than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($48,126.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Ithaca College ($32,801 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 17.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,934 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($29,677 vs. $25,979)
Ithaca College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Ithaca College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,900)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/