Ithaca vs High Point University

Ithaca College and High Point University, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Ithaca College, nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York, boasts a strong liberal arts foundation and a vibrant campus culture. High Point University, located in the charming city of High Point, North Carolina, emphasizes experiential learning and career preparation. With acceptance rates of 73% and 63%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While Ithaca College is known for its popular majors in Communications, Psychology, and Business, High Point University excels in Business, Health Sciences, and Education. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences by exploring the comprehensive comparison table provided.

	High Point University	Ithaca College
Overview
Location	High Point, North Carolina	Ithaca, New York
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	80.3%	77.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $40
SAT range	1105 - 1300	N/A
ACT range	22 - 29	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	23.0%
Students submitting ACT score	22.0%
Total number of applicants	11,150	13,445
Total number of admissions given out	8,951	10,451
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,441	1,166
Yield rate	16.1%	11.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,752	$65,609
Average net price	$40,604	$35,327
Tuition	$34,628	$46,610
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,962 Meal plan: $7,944	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)	89.0% Average amount $16,559	98.0% Average amount $29,954
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $5,376	71.0% Average amount $5,311
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $25,881	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,910 Men 44.1% Women 55.9%	4,818 Men 44.8% Women 55.2%
Graduate students	950 Men 34.3% Women 65.7%	421 Men 27.1% Women 72.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.6%	2.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	4,862	4,076
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Communication and Journalism Education Visual & Performing Arts	Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	70.5%	77.2%
Dropout rate	29.5%	22.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,065 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,466 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,897 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,246 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,438 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,062 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,708 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	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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