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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 504 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Beaver?
- Ithaca College is 265.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.6% higher at Ithaca College than Penn State Beaver ($50,510.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Ithaca College ($19,329 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 24.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,852 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 261.4% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($31,876 vs. $8,820)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Beaver (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $55,300)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/