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Overview |
Amherst | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Amherst | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 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 2, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $266 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Amherst | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | 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 Amherst based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Ithaca College?
- Amherst College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Amherst than Ithaca College ($63,500.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Ithaca College ($21,367 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 5.1% lower than costs at Amherst College ($15,934 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Amherst College (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 97.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($58,693 vs. $29,677)
Amherst vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Amherst .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Ithaca College (96% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $25,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $56,100)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $12,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($12,975 vs. $25,750)
- Amherst graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($134 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/