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RPI MMC Clarkson UB Binghamton University Baruch Stevens UNH Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R| Pace University New York | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pace University-New York | RIT | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,550 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,550 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,790 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,299 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,148 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,469 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 21,961 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.1% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1328 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Pace University-New York based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 14,092 students)
Pace University-New York vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Pace University-New York for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at RIT than Pace University New York ($56,136.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pace University New York than RIT ($34,299 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 40.4% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($15,516 vs. $21,790)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York as Rochester Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 6.9% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($34,148 vs. $31,931)
Pace University-New York vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 191 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming RIT students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than RIT (71.4%)
Pace University-New York vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than Pace University New York (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $1,800 more per year than Pace University-New York graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $63,100)
- Pace University New York students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Pace University-New York graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/