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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 875 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Ithaca College is 229.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton ($48,126.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Ithaca College ($16,594 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 22.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,984 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 174.2% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($29,677 vs. $10,823)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Ithaca College .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (74% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $800 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/