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Tufts Hamilton College Williams Colby College Amherst Colgate Vassar Dartmouth UVM Haverford College BC Swarthmore| Ithaca College | Middlebury College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | Middlebury | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Middlebury, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 2,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #29 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | middlebury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Middlebury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $64,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $64,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $18,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $59,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Middlebury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 13,297 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 1,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 10.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 44.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Middlebury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Middlebury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $72,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $15,889 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $164 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Middlebury | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Middlebury | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Middlebury | ||
| 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 Middlebury based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 2,857 students)
Ithaca College vs. Middlebury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Middlebury?
- Middlebury College is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($64,800.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Middlebury than Ithaca College ($64,800.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middlebury College than Ithaca College ($22,912 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 16% lower than costs at Middlebury College ($16,030 vs. $18,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Middlebury College (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middlebury College students is 86.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($59,348 vs. $31,876)
Ithaca College vs. Middlebury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Middlebury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middlebury or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Middlebury (10.4%)
Ithaca College vs. Middlebury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Middlebury? 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 Middlebury and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Middlebury is higher than Ithaca College (90% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Middlebury College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($72,400 vs. $56,100)
- Middlebury College students graduate with a $9,861 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($15,889 vs. $25,750)
- Middlebury graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($164 vs. $266)
- More Middlebury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/