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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Gordon College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gordon College | RIT | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,628 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,010 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,010 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,483 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Gordon College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,280 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1086/1313 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon College | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Gordon College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Gordon College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 1,628 students)
Gordon College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 106.5% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at RIT than Gordon College ($53,720.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than RIT ($24,483 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 23.3% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($12,150 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 91.8% larger than aid received Gordon College ($29,122 vs. $15,181)
Gordon College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Gordon College .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 139 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming RIT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than RIT (67.2%)
Gordon College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon College 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 Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at Gordon College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $19,600 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $45,300)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Gordon College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/