Elon University vs Ithaca

Elon University and Ithaca College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Elon, nestled in the vibrant town of Elon, North Carolina, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Ithaca, situated in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, stands out with its focus on the arts, offering a conservatory-style education within a liberal arts framework. While Elon's student body is predominantly white, Ithaca's student population is more diverse, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Elon University	Ithaca College
Overview
Location	Elon, North Carolina	Ithaca, New York
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.7%	77.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	17,834	13,445
Total number of admissions given out	13,859	10,451
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,591	1,166
Yield rate	11.5%	11.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,647	$65,609
Average net price	$40,366	$35,327
Tuition	$38,218	$46,610
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,593 Meal plan: $6,829	Room/dormitory: $8,976 Meal plan: $6,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	67.0% Average amount $13,677	98.0% Average amount $29,954
Students receiving federal student loan	30.0% Average amount $5,259	71.0% Average amount $5,311
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $25,192	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,302 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%	4,818 Men 44.8% Women 55.2%
Graduate students	825 Men 36.5% Women 63.5%	421 Men 27.1% Women 72.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	80.6%	N/A
International students	2.0%	2.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	4,192	4,076
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Legal Profession Health Professions Communication and Journalism Education	Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	83.3%	77.2%
Dropout rate	16.7%	22.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,556 Year 2: $104,061 Year 3: $105,320 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,803 Year 2: $71,854 Year 3: $78,720 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,320 Year 2: $60,016 Year 3: $77,567 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,276 Year 2: $54,192 Year 3: $77,220 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,564 Year 2: $62,154 Year 3: $76,604 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $68,888 Year 2: $69,629 Year 3: $70,208 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,091 Year 2: $50,022 Year 3: $64,255 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,189 Year 3: $59,817 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,293 Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: $58,053 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,055 Year 3: $55,617	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,085 Year 2: $71,575 Year 3: $87,831 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,346 Year 2: $72,646 Year 3: $77,441 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,547 Year 2: $62,707 Year 3: $69,155 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,173 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $61,173 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,684 Year 2: $46,899 Year 3: $59,246 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,233 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $54,267 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,784 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $49,589 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,148 Year 2: $40,956 Year 3: $48,989 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,699 Year 2: $35,877 Year 3: $44,136 Physics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,250 Year 3: $43,850

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