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Overview |
Yale | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,081 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,180 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,044 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,076 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Yale | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,803 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 2,332 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Yale | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $266 |
Diversity |
Yale | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Yale | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (15,081 students vs. 4,828 students)
Yale vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Ithaca College?
- Yale University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Yale than Ithaca College ($64,700.00 vs. $50,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Ithaca College ($26,044 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 19.7% lower than costs at Yale University ($16,030 vs. $19,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Yale University (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 85.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($59,076 vs. $31,876)
Yale vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Yale .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Yale (4.5%)
Yale vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Ithaca College (97% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $62,300 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $56,100)
- Yale University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,750)
- Yale graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($139 vs. $266)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/