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Overview |
Dartmouth | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Hanover, NH | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,744 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #12 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dartmouth.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dartmouth | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,687 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,687 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,099 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,208 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $62,293 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Dartmouth | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,336 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,808 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.2% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 3, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dartmouth | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dartmouth | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $104,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,461 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $266 |
Diversity |
Dartmouth | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Dartmouth | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Dartmouth | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dartmouth College is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,744 students vs. 5,054 students)
Dartmouth vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dartmouth or Ithaca College?
- Dartmouth College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($60,687.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Dartmouth than Ithaca College ($60,687.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dartmouth College than Ithaca College ($19,208 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 13.6% lower than costs at Dartmouth College ($15,934 vs. $18,099)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Dartmouth College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dartmouth College students is 109.9% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($62,293 vs. $29,677)
Dartmouth vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dartmouth or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Dartmouth .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Dartmouth (6.4%)
Dartmouth vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Dartmouth is higher than Ithaca College (95% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Dartmouth College earn on average $47,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($104,000 vs. $56,100)
- Dartmouth College students graduate with a $12,289 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($13,461 vs. $25,750)
- Dartmouth graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($139 vs. $266)
- More Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/