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Overview |
BU | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
BU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
BU | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BU | 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
- Boston University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 5,054 students)
BU vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Ithaca College?
- Boston University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at BU than Ithaca College ($61,050.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Ithaca College ($27,829 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 9.2% lower than costs at Boston University ($15,934 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 73.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($51,565 vs. $29,677)
BU vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or BU .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Ithaca College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/