Dartmouth vs. U of R

Comparable Facts

Compare Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH with University of Rochester in Rochester, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Rochester is larger than Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (11,946 students vs. 6,938 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, NH (Remote Town setting); University of Rochester is in Rochester, NY (Midsize City setting).
• Dartmouth College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Rochester is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Dartmouth College 7:1; University of Rochester 9:1.

Dartmouth vs. U of R Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Dartmouth or U of R? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dartmouth College than U of R ($20,322 vs. $40,462).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 1% lower than at Dartmouth College ($19,792 vs. $19,999).
• Dartmouth College is 1.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than U of R (about $1,188 more per year; $68,268.00 vs. $67,080.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 1.8% higher at Dartmouth than at University of Rochester (about $1,188 more per year; $68,268.00 vs. $67,080.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Rochester than at Dartmouth College (72% vs. 47%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Dartmouth College students is 48.3% larger than aid received by University of Rochester students ($67,471 vs. $45,500).

Dartmouth vs. U of R Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Dartmouth or U of R? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between U of R and Dartmouth.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Dartmouth College (1540) is 60 points higher than at U of R (1480).
• Incoming Dartmouth students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (34 vs. 32 at U of R).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Dartmouth College 1500/1570; University of Rochester 1410/1540.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Dartmouth College 33/35; University of Rochester 31/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Dartmouth - Required; U of R - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Dartmouth Jan 3, 2027; U of R Jan 5, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Dartmouth students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at U of R (3.75).
• U of R has a higher acceptance rate (40.1%) than Dartmouth (5.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 69.1% at Dartmouth vs. 15.4% at U of R.

Dartmouth vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Dartmouth and U of R? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Dartmouth College's six-year graduation rate (95%) is higher than University of Rochester's (83%).
• Graduates from Dartmouth College earn a median of about $33,000 more per year than U of R graduates about ten years after starting college ($104,000 vs. $71,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Dartmouth College graduates have a $11,039 lower median loan debt than U of R graduates ($13,461 vs. $24,500).
• Among borrowers, Dartmouth graduates have an estimated $114 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than U of R graduates ($139 vs. $253).
• More Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.