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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Rochester Institute of Technology | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
RIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $289 |
Diversity |
RIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
RIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 77% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 1,399 students)
RIT vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Saint Michael's College?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at RIT than Saint Michael's College ($53,720.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than RIT ($27,700 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 0.1% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,978 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 27.6% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($37,162 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or RIT .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and RIT .
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $12,300 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $52,600)
- Saint Michael's College and RIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($28,000 vs. $28,000)
- Saint Michael's College and RIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($289 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/