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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Georgetown Marist College BC Swarthmore BU Williams Tufts| Barnard College | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Barnard | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 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 4, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Barnard | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $266 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Barnard | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | 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 Barnard based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Ithaca College?
- Barnard College is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Barnard than Ithaca College ($60,478.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Ithaca College ($26,009 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 21.5% lower than costs at Barnard College ($15,934 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Barnard College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 81.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($53,817 vs. $29,677)
Barnard vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Barnard .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Ithaca College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $56,100)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $7,903 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $25,750)
- Barnard graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($184 vs. $266)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/