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Overview |
Ithaca College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $287 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,309 students)
Ithaca College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Walsh College?
- Ithaca College is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at Ithaca College than Walsh University ($48,126.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Ithaca College ($20,032 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 36.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($11,700 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 13.4% larger than aid received Walsh University ($29,677 vs. $26,172)
Ithaca College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Ithaca College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Walsh University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,400)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $2,083 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,833)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($266 vs. $287)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/