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Overview |
Ithaca College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Ithaca College ($49,410.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Ithaca College ($33,777 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 4.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,285 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($29,822 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Ithaca College .
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Ithaca College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $56,100)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,750)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/