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Overview |
PLNU | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
PLNU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 18.6% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Ithaca College than Point Loma Nazarene University ($50,510.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than PLNU ($34,297 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 24.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,850 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Point Loma Nazarene University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 57.2% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($31,876 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or PLNU .
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
PLNU vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $2,600 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- PLNU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/