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Overview |
Wellesley | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Wellesley | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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 Wellesley based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Ithaca College?
- Wellesley College is 28% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Wellesley than Ithaca College ($61,584.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Ithaca College ($21,362 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 19.7% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($15,934 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Wellesley College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 106.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($61,328 vs. $29,677)
Wellesley vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Wellesley .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Ithaca College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $56,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $16,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $25,750)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($92 vs. $266)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/