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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Rochester Institute of Technology | SUNY at Fredonia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
RIT | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
RIT | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
RIT | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 5% | ||
Campus |
RIT | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 3,491 students)
RIT vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 659.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.4% higher at RIT than SUNY at Fredonia ($53,720.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than RIT ($15,795 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 5.6% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($14,180 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than SUNY at Fredonia (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 169.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($29,122 vs. $10,794)
RIT vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 201 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming RIT students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and RIT .
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $22,600 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/