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Overview |
RPI | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,968 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #110 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rpi.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
RPI | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,600 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,600 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,127 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,636 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 57% |
Admission |
RPI | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,863 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 10,878 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RPI | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RPI | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,500 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $218 |
Diversity |
RPI | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
RPI | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 75% | ||
Campus |
RPI | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 3,876 students)
RPI vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RPI or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 3% more expensive to attend than RPI for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at University of Richmond than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($60,330.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than RPI ($29,248 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 14.2% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($14,870 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than University of Richmond (90% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 20.1% larger than aid received Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($46,385 vs. $38,636)
RPI vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RPI or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or RPI .
- The average SAT score at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1368) is 31 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RPI (30)
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
RPI vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RPI or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and RPI.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than University of Richmond (84% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $6,352 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($21,148 vs. $27,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($218 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/