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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Marist College SUNY Cortland Syracuse Union College Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Quinnipiac| Mount Holyoke College | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $266 |
Diversity |
MHC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
MHC | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Ithaca College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at MHC than Ithaca College ($63,904.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than MHC ($34,297 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 17.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,030 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($41,823 vs. $31,876)
MHC vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or MHC .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Ithaca College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $6,100 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,750)
- MHC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($219 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/