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Overview |
Ithaca College | Brown | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 11,516 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $65,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $65,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $16,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $26,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $58,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 51,316 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 5.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 63.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $155 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (11,516 students vs. 4,828 students)
Ithaca College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Brown?
- Brown University is 30% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($65,656.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Brown than Ithaca College ($65,656.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Ithaca College ($26,608 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 3.5% lower than costs at Brown University ($16,030 vs. $16,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Brown University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 83.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($58,378 vs. $31,876)
Ithaca College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Brown (5.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Brown? 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 Brown and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Ithaca College (95% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $31,500 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $56,100)
- Brown University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,750)
- Brown graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($155 vs. $266)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/