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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Rochester Institute of Technology | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
RIT | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
RIT | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIT | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
RIT | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 37% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 3,026 students)
RIT vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Arcadia?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at RIT than Arcadia University ($53,720.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than RIT ($29,692 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 9.2% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($13,720 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Rochester Institute of Technology (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($30,934 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 147 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming RIT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and RIT .
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than Arcadia University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $18,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Arcadia graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/