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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Le Moyne College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Le Moyne College | RIT | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,203 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lemoyne.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Le Moyne College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,050 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,309 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,125 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Le Moyne College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,066 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,531 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1290 | 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 |
Le Moyne College | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Le Moyne College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,232 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
Le Moyne College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Le Moyne College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 3,203 students)
Le Moyne College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Le Moyne College or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Le Moyne College for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at RIT than Le Moyne College ($53,720.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Le Moyne College than RIT ($23,309 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 0.5% lower than costs at Le Moyne College ($14,978 vs. $15,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Le Moyne College than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 7.4% larger than aid received Le Moyne College ($29,122 vs. $27,125)
Le Moyne College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Le Moyne College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Le Moyne College .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 178 points higher than at Le Moyne College (1073)
- Incoming RIT students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Le Moyne College (23)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Le Moyne College (3.55)
- Le Moyne College has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than RIT (67.2%)
Le Moyne College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College.
- The graduation rate at Le Moyne College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $12,100 more per year than Le Moyne College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $52,800)
- Le Moyne College students graduate with a $1,768 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,232 vs. $28,000)
- Le Moyne College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Le Moyne College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/