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RIT Stevens Binghamton University Northeastern U of R Lehigh MIT WPI Case Western Cornell SUNY Stony Brook Rose-Hulman| Elmira College | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | RPI | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 7,024 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $60,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $60,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $17,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $35,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $43,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
EC | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 16,283 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 9,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 1330/1500 | ||
| 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 |
EC | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
EC | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
EC | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 58% | ||
Campus |
EC | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (7,024 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 67% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($60,360.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at RPI than Elmira College ($60,360.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than RPI ($24,551 vs. $35,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 25.3% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($13,990 vs. $17,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 66.7% larger than aid received Elmira College ($43,994 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or EC .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than RPI (58.4%)
EC vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or RPI? 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 RPI and EC.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Elmira College (84% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,500 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- EC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/