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Hamilton College RPI Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell Clarkson University of Richmond| Colgate University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | RIT | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 97% |
Admission |
Colgate | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $289 |
Diversity |
Colgate | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Colgate | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or RIT ?
- Colgate University is 19% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Colgate than Rochester Institute of Technology ($63,904.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than RIT ($27,074 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 7.5% lower than costs at Colgate University ($14,978 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Colgate University (97% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 87.6% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($54,647 vs. $29,122)
Colgate vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 123 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (92% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $10,400 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $64,900)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $11,875 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($16,125 vs. $28,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($166 vs. $289)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/