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Overview |
Ithaca College | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,049 students)
Ithaca College vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or La Salle University?
- Ithaca College is 47.4% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Ithaca College than La Salle University ($48,126.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Ithaca College ($17,552 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 9.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,550 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 2.2% larger than aid received La Salle University ($29,677 vs. $29,025)
Ithaca College vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Ithaca College .
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than La Salle University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/