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Overview |
Ithaca College | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,536 students)
Ithaca College vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Bryant University than Ithaca College ($48,432.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Bryant University ($35,858 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 3.8% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,934 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Bryant University ($29,677 vs. $25,615)
Ithaca College vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Ithaca College vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Ithaca College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University 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/