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Overview |
MIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
MIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1203/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $266 |
Diversity |
MIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
MIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 5,054 students)
MIT vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Ithaca College?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($57,590.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at MIT than Ithaca College ($57,590.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Ithaca College ($20,232 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 17.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($15,934 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 53.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($45,591 vs. $29,677)
MIT vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or MIT .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Ithaca College (93% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $86,000 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $56,100)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $8,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($17,316 vs. $25,750)
- MIT graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($179 vs. $266)
- More MIT 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/