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Overview |
Ithaca College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $129 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Jefferson?
- Ithaca College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Ithaca College than Thomas Jefferson University ($48,126.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Ithaca College ($28,110 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 8.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,715 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($32,486 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Ithaca College .
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Ithaca College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $66,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $56,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,750)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($129 vs. $266)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/