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RPI Fairfield University Clarkson UB Binghamton University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley Stevens BC Syracuse URI| Rochester Institute of Technology | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Providence | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
RIT | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIT | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
RIT | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 90% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 4,473 students)
RIT vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Providence?
- Providence College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Providence than Rochester Institute of Technology ($56,980.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than Providence ($39,600 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 10.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,978 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Providence College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($30,971 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or RIT .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Providence (3.47)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
RIT vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or Providence? 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 Providence and RIT .
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $3,100 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $64,900)
- Providence College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Providence graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Providence 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/