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Overview |
Bentley | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Bentley | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 5,054 students)
Bentley vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Ithaca College?
- Bentley University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Bentley than Ithaca College ($56,500.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Bentley ($35,858 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 17.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,934 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($30,733 vs. $29,677)
Bentley vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Bentley .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley 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 Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Ithaca College (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $31,100 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,500)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($266 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/