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RPI SUNY College at Oneonta Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT University at Albany- SUNY SUNY at Geneseo SUNY Brockport| Rochester Institute of Technology | SUNY College at Cortland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
RIT | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $222 |
Diversity |
RIT | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
RIT | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 4% | ||
Campus |
RIT | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 6,690 students)
RIT vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or SUNY Cortland?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 659.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.4% higher at RIT than SUNY College at Cortland ($53,720.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than RIT ($18,304 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 10% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($13,620 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than SUNY College at Cortland (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 210.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($29,122 vs. $9,369)
RIT vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or RIT .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
RIT vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and RIT .
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $17,600 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/