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Overview |
Ithaca College | Providence | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,473 students)
Ithaca College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Providence?
- Providence College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Providence than Ithaca College ($56,980.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Providence ($35,858 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 3.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,934 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,971 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
Ithaca College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Providence? 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 Providence and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Ithaca College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/