Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT Penn State Abington U of R MIT NJIT| Rochester Institute of Technology | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
RIT | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,863 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #182 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
RIT | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,136 | $14,624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,136 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,516 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,753 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,931 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
RIT | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,269 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 17,328 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
RIT | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $277 |
Diversity |
RIT | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
RIT | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 24% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 1,223 students)
RIT vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Penn State Brandywine?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 283.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at RIT than Penn State Brandywine ($56,136.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than RIT ($21,739 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 12.3% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($13,820 vs. $15,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Penn State Brandywine (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 240.4% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($31,931 vs. $9,380)
RIT vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 282 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming RIT students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than RIT (71.4%)
RIT vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and RIT .
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than Penn State Brandywine (64% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $9,600 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $1,182 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,818 vs. $28,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($277 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/