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Overview |
The Boston Conservatory | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 798 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bostonconservatory.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Boston Conservatory | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,560 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,560 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,242 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,649 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,474 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
The Boston Conservatory | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,215 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 557 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.8%Open | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7%Open | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The Boston Conservatory | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Boston Conservatory | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
The Boston Conservatory | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 7% |
Students |
The Boston Conservatory | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 57% | ||
Campus |
The Boston Conservatory | 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 The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 798 students)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Boston Conservatory or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than The Boston Conservatory for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Ithaca College than The Boston Conservatory ($48,126.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than The Boston Conservatory ($35,858 vs. $42,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 8.2% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($15,934 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than The Boston Conservatory (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 69.8% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($29,677 vs. $17,474)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Boston Conservatory or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or The Boston Conservatory .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than The Boston Conservatory (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $19,400 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $36,700)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Boston Conservatory students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/