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Overview |
BC | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $266 |
Diversity |
BC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
BC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BC | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 4,828 students)
BC vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Ithaca College?
- Boston College is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at BC than Ithaca College ($66,410.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Ithaca College ($32,590 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 15.3% lower than costs at Boston College ($16,030 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Boston College (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 60.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($51,099 vs. $31,876)
BC vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or BC .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Ithaca College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $34,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $56,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,750)
- BC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More BC 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/