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Overview |
Bates | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bates | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Bates | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Ithaca College?
- Bates College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Bates than Ithaca College ($61,066.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Ithaca College ($27,491 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 8.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,934 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 73.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($51,414 vs. $29,677)
Bates vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Bates .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Ithaca College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $56,100)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,750)
- Bates graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($149 vs. $266)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/