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Overview |
Northeastern | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $266 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Northeastern | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 5,054 students)
Northeastern vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Ithaca College?
- Northeastern University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Northeastern than Ithaca College ($59,100.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Ithaca College ($35,827 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 15.7% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($15,934 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Northeastern University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($42,331 vs. $29,677)
Northeastern vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Northeastern .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Ithaca College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,875)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($266 vs. $288)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/