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Overview |
Ithaca College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 880 students)
Ithaca College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 26% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Bennington than Ithaca College ($60,648.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Ithaca College ($32,497 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 11.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,934 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 65.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($49,183 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Ithaca College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Bennington College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $24,400 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $31,700)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/