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RPI NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Clarkson Emory UB Binghamton University Penn Duke Stevens| Rochester Institute of Technology | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 47% |
Admission |
RIT | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 |
RIT | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $271 |
Diversity |
RIT | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
RIT | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 69% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 16,002 students)
RIT vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Rochester Institute of Technology ($59,864.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than RIT ($33,499 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 10.1% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($14,978 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Carnegie Mellon University (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 51% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($43,966 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 197 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
RIT vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and RIT .
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $37,800 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $64,900)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,000)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/