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Overview |
Ithaca College | BC | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Ithaca College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 1,436 students)
Ithaca College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or BC?
- Ithaca College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Ithaca College than Bridgewater College ($50,510.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Ithaca College ($19,660 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 11.6% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,370 vs. $16,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 14% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($36,350 vs. $31,876)
Ithaca College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Ithaca College .
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or BC? 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 BC and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Bridgewater College (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $13,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/