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Overview |
Ithaca College | LVC | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,080 students)
Ithaca College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or LVC?
- Ithaca College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Ithaca College than Lebanon Valley College ($48,126.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Ithaca College ($26,743 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 20.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,220 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($35,245 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Ithaca College .
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or LVC? 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 LVC and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Lebanon Valley College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $8,600 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,500)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/