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Overview |
Ithaca College | PHC | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 409 students)
Ithaca College vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or PHC?
- Ithaca College is 69.5% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Ithaca College than Patrick Henry College ($48,126.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Ithaca College ($26,095 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 44.6% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,020 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Patrick Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 119.3% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($29,677 vs. $13,531)
Ithaca College vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Ithaca College .
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or PHC? 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 PHC and Ithaca College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/