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Overview |
Ithaca College | Penn | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $213 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Penn than Ithaca College ($56,212.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Ithaca College ($26,123 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($15,934 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 92.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($57,175 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Penn (6.5%)
Ithaca College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Penn? 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 Penn and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Ithaca College (96% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $67,500 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $56,100)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,633 vs. $25,750)
- Penn graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($213 vs. $266)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/