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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $18,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $11,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 585 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1020/1280 | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 52% | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| 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 Hazleton based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 473 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Hazleton?
- Ithaca College is 229.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton ($48,126.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than Ithaca College ($18,724 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 30% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,254 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Penn State Hazleton (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 167.2% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($29,677 vs. $11,106)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Hazleton and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Hazleton (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Hazleton graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Hazleton 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/