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Overview |
Ithaca College | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $382 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 168 students)
Ithaca College vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Bennett College?
- Ithaca College is 200.8% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.8% higher at Ithaca College than Bennett College for Women ($48,126.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Ithaca College ($20,545 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 75.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($9,100 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Bennett College for Women (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 97.9% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($29,677 vs. $14,996)
Ithaca College vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Ithaca College vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Bennett 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 Bennett College and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Bennett College for Women (74% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $32,400)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $37,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($266 vs. $382)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/