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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Canisius College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | RIT | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Canisius | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Canisius | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $289 |
Diversity |
Canisius | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Canisius | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 78% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at RIT than Canisius College ($53,720.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than RIT ($19,635 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 23.2% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($12,158 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 37.3% larger than aid received Canisius College ($29,122 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 173 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming RIT students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at RIT (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than RIT (67.2%)
Canisius vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or RIT ? 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 RIT and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $15,000 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($24,750 vs. $28,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($255 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/