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Overview |
Ithaca College | TCU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 12% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at TCU than Ithaca College ($53,890.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than TCU ($35,858 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 11.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,250 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($29,677 vs. $28,048)
Ithaca College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than TCU (56.1%)
Ithaca College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or TCU? 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 TCU and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is the same as at Texas Christian University (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,100)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- TCU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/