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Overview |
Ithaca College | St John's | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or St John's?
- Ithaca College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Ithaca College than St John's University New York ($48,126.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Ithaca College ($26,052 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 17.9% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($15,934 vs. $18,790)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as St John's University New York (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 9.9% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($32,626 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Ithaca College .
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or St John's? 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 St John's and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than St John's University New York (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $5,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/