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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 954 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 954 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Ithaca College is 245.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at Ithaca College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($50,510.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Ithaca College ($19,070 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 19.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,448 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 293.1% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($31,876 vs. $8,108)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/