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Overview |
Ithaca College | Vassar | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $163 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,459 students)
Ithaca College vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Vassar than Ithaca College ($63,840.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Ithaca College ($30,603 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 3.9% lower than costs at Vassar College ($15,934 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Vassar College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 69.1% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($50,193 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Ithaca College vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Ithaca College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,100)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $9,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($15,780 vs. $25,750)
- Vassar graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($163 vs. $266)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/