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Overview |
USF | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
USF | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
USF | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 57% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 5,054 students)
USF vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Ithaca College?
- University of San Francisco is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at USF than Ithaca College ($54,980.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than USF ($35,858 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 3.9% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($15,934 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 4.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,916 vs. $29,677)
USF vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or USF .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than University of San Francisco (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $14,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $56,100)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- USF 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 USF students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/