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Overview |
Ithaca College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 2,764 students)
Ithaca College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Lafayette College than Ithaca College ($61,482.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Lafayette College ($34,297 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 16.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,030 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Lafayette College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($44,126 vs. $31,876)
Ithaca College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Ithaca College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Ithaca College (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $24,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/