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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % 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 Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Berks based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,077 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Berks?
- Ithaca College is 212.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at Ithaca College than Penn State Berks ($48,126.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Ithaca College ($21,728 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 11.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,334 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 248% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($29,677 vs. $8,528)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Berks (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/