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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,196 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Ithaca College is 229.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at Ithaca College than Penn State Brandywine ($48,126.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Ithaca College ($21,600 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 14.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,930 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 207.9% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($29,677 vs. $9,638)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/