Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RIT Stevens Binghamton University Northeastern U of R Lehigh MIT WPI Case Western Cornell SUNY Stony Brook Rose-Hulman| Gordon College | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Gordon College | RPI | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 7,024 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | rpi.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Gordon College | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $60,360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $60,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,650 | $17,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,250 | $35,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,740 | $43,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Gordon College | RPI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,579 | 16,283 | ||
| Admitted | 1,516 | 9,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1168/1370 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Gordon College | RPI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Gordon College | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | RPI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gordon College | RPI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Gordon College based on total student enrollment (7,024 students vs. 1,610 students)
Gordon College vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 123.6% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($60,360.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at RPI than Gordon College ($60,360.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than RPI ($25,250 vs. $35,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 38.6% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($12,650 vs. $17,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 179.5% larger than aid received Gordon College ($43,994 vs. $15,740)
Gordon College vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Gordon College .
- The average SAT score at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1368) is 256 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming RPI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (58.8%) than RPI (58.4%)
Gordon College vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon College 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 Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Gordon College (84% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,200 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $45,300)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Gordon College 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 Gordon College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/