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RPI UB Clarkson Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT SUNY Cortland U of R MIT NJIT| Rochester Institute of Technology | SUNY at Geneseo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
RIT | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $215 |
Diversity |
RIT | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
RIT | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 1% | ||
Campus |
RIT | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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 SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 4,184 students)
RIT vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 659.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.4% higher at RIT than SUNY at Geneseo ($53,720.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than RIT ($19,557 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 5.7% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($14,166 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than SUNY at Geneseo (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 260% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($29,122 vs. $8,089)
RIT vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 45 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming RIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at RIT (3.7)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 Geneseo and RIT .
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $13,800 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $7,126 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($20,874 vs. $28,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($215 vs. $289)
- More SUNY at Geneseo 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/