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Overview |
Harvard | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,631 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,659 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,659 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,502 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,491 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,801 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Harvard | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 61,221 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harvard | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $266 |
Diversity |
Harvard | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Harvard | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 5,054 students)
Harvard vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or Ithaca College?
- Harvard University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($52,659.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Harvard than Ithaca College ($52,659.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Ithaca College ($19,491 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 22.4% lower than costs at Harvard University ($15,934 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Harvard University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 108.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($61,801 vs. $29,677)
Harvard vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Harvard .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Harvard vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard 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 Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Ithaca College (97% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $80,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $56,100)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $19,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $25,750)
- Harvard graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($67 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/