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Kenyon RPI Clarkson Denison Grinnell UB Binghamton University Case Western Macalester College Stevens Syracuse Vassar| Rochester Institute of Technology | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
RIT | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $274 |
Diversity |
RIT | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
RIT | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 84% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,992 students)
RIT vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 13.7% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Oberlin than Rochester Institute of Technology ($61,106.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than Oberlin ($39,600 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 22.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,978 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Rochester Institute of Technology (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($35,040 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 106 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
RIT vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and RIT .
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (88% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $21,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $1,421 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,579 vs. $28,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($274 vs. $289)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/