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Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College Syracuse RIT Binghamton University UB University of Richmond| Le Moyne College | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Le Moyne College | U of R | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,154 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #248 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lemoyne.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Le Moyne College | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,770 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,770 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,660 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,139 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,066 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Le Moyne College | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,535 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 5,673 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Le Moyne College | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Le Moyne College | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,232 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $253 |
Diversity |
Le Moyne College | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Le Moyne College | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Le Moyne College | U of R | ||
| 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
- University of Rochester is larger than than Le Moyne College based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 3,154 students)
Le Moyne College vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Le Moyne College or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Le Moyne College for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $37,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at U of R than Le Moyne College ($63,150.00 vs. $37,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Le Moyne College than U of R ($22,139 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Le Moyne College are 20.8% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,660 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Le Moyne College than University of Rochester (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 43.5% larger than aid received Le Moyne College ($41,700 vs. $29,066)
Le Moyne College vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Le Moyne College or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Le Moyne College .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Le Moyne College (3.55)
- Le Moyne College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than U of R (35.9%)
Le Moyne College vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Le Moyne College or U of R? 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 U of R and Le Moyne College.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Le Moyne College (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $18,200 more per year than Le Moyne College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $52,800)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,732 lower median federal student loan debt than Le Moyne College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,232)
- U of R graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Le Moyne College graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Le Moyne College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/