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Overview |
Ithaca College | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $201 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,625 students)
Ithaca College vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Swarthmore?
- Swarthmore College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Swarthmore than Ithaca College ($58,928.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than Ithaca College ($20,715 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 13.1% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($15,934 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Swarthmore College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 60.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($47,703 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than Ithaca College (95% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Swarthmore College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $56,100)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/