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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 4,651 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Ithaca College is 228.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Ithaca College than Penn State Harrisburg ($50,510.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Ithaca College ($22,406 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,870 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 278.5% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($31,876 vs. $8,421)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/