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Marist College SUNY Cortland MIT Syracuse Union College Cooper Union Quinnipiac Tufts Temple HMC Northeastern Harvard| Ithaca College | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | Olin College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $152 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Olin College | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 386 students)
Ithaca College vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 19% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Olin College than Ithaca College ($57,280.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Olin College ($35,858 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 16.3% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($15,934 vs. $18,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Olin College of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 36.5% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($40,522 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Olin College (19.1%)
Ithaca College vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Olin 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 Olin College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Ithaca College (96% vs. 74%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $11,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($14,710 vs. $25,750)
- Olin College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($152 vs. $266)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/