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Overview |
Ithaca College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 15,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #508 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $36,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $36,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $25,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $27,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 14,332 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 13,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $263 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| 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
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- Ithaca College is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Ithaca College than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($48,126.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Ithaca College ($25,802 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 5.9% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($15,934 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Long Island University C W Post Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Long Island University C W Post Campus ($29,677 vs. $27,862)
Ithaca College vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Ithaca College .
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University C W Post Campus students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,750)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/