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Overview |
Ithaca College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (5,047 students vs. 4,828 students)
Ithaca College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Lipscomb?
- Ithaca College is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Ithaca College than Lipscomb University ($50,510.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Ithaca College ($27,386 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 8.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,804 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Lipscomb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($31,876 vs. $27,096)
Ithaca College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Lipscomb (66.6%)
Ithaca College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Lipscomb University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,750)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/