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Overview |
Princeton | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,922 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,710 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,710 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,380 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,811 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $60,629 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Princeton | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,644 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 1,782 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Princeton | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $266 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Princeton | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (8,922 students vs. 4,828 students)
Princeton vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Ithaca College?
- Princeton University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($59,710.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Princeton than Ithaca College ($59,710.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Ithaca College ($19,811 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 20.9% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,030 vs. $19,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Princeton University (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 90.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($60,629 vs. $31,876)
Princeton vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Princeton .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Princeton (4.5%)
Princeton vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Ithaca College (96% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $57,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $56,100)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $18,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $25,750)
- Princeton graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($77 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/