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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Rochester Institute of Technology | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | OWU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,863 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #182 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,136 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,136 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,516 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,753 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,931 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
RIT | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,269 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 17,328 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
RIT | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIT | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
RIT | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
RIT | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 1,452 students)
RIT vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or OWU?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 8.4% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at RIT than Ohio Wesleyan University ($56,136.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than RIT ($23,826 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 9.1% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($14,226 vs. $15,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($42,496 vs. $31,931)
RIT vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or RIT .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at OWU (3.54)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than OWU (50.7%)
RIT vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or OWU? 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 OWU and RIT .
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $15,300 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- OWU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/