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Overview |
Ithaca College | Wooster | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Wooster | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,967 students)
Ithaca College vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Wooster than Ithaca College ($57,050.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Ithaca College ($28,976 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 18% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,500 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 42.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($42,315 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Ithaca College vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Ithaca College (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,200)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/