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Overview |
SHU | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
SHU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 4,828 students)
SHU vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Ithaca College than Sacred Heart University ($50,510.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than SHU ($34,297 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 15.1% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,030 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 54.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($31,876 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or SHU .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Sacred Heart University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $56,100)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- SHU 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 SHU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/