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Overview |
Ithaca College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $274 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 2,976 students)
Ithaca College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Oberlin than Ithaca College ($63,700.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Oberlin ($34,297 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 18.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,030 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 5.9% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($33,746 vs. $31,876)
Ithaca College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Oberlin (33%)
Ithaca College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Ithaca College (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,900)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $829 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,579)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($266 vs. $274)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/