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Overview |
Babson | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Babson | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 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 3, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Babson | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Babson | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Babson | 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 Babson based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,989 students)
Babson vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Ithaca College?
- Babson College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($54,944.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Babson than Ithaca College ($54,944.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Ithaca College ($28,400 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 19.4% lower than costs at Babson College ($15,934 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Babson College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,513 vs. $29,677)
Babson vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Babson .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson 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 Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Ithaca College (90% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $52,400 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/