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Overview |
St John's | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,842 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,842 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,984 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,729 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,194 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
St John's | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,059 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 469 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.3% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
St John's | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
St John's | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
St John's | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 57% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Ithaca 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 578 students)
St John's vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Ithaca College than St John's College ($50,510.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Ithaca College ($27,729 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,984 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than St John's College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 26.5% larger than aid received St John's College ($31,876 vs. $25,194)
St John's vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or St John's .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than St John's (44.3%)
St John's vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than St John's College (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $14,900 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $41,200)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/