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Overview |
Tufts | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 100% |
Admission |
Tufts | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
Tufts | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $266 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Tufts | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 5,054 students)
Tufts vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Ithaca College?
- Tufts University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Tufts than Ithaca College ($63,804.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Ithaca College ($30,479 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 5.3% lower than costs at Tufts University ($15,934 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Tufts University (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 73.9% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($51,613 vs. $29,677)
Tufts vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Tufts .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Ithaca College (90% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $27,000 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $56,100)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,750)
- Tufts graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($186 vs. $266)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/