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BU Northeastern BC Babson Bentley Tufts Vassar Marist College NYU Wellesley SUNY Cortland UMass| Brandeis University | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brandeis University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 5,054 students)
Brandeis University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Ithaca College?
- Brandeis University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Brandeis University than Ithaca College ($61,724.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Brandeis University ($35,858 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 7.3% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($15,934 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Brandeis University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($33,733 vs. $29,677)
Brandeis University vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Brandeis University .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Ithaca College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University 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/