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Overview |
Ithaca College | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | University of Scranton | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 4,731 students)
Ithaca College vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at University of Scranton than Ithaca College ($49,912.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Ithaca College ($35,526 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,934 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 1.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,218 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Ithaca College .
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Ithaca College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $6,000 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/