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Overview |
Ithaca College | Temple | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Temple?
- Ithaca College is 138.1% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Ithaca College than Temple University ($48,126.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Ithaca College ($23,935 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 1.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,648 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 156.4% larger than aid received Temple University ($29,677 vs. $11,575)
Ithaca College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Ithaca College .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Temple? 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 Temple and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Temple University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple 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/