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RPI Penn State Binghamton University UB Clarkson Fordham UVM Drexel Stevens BU Skidmore College IIT| Rochester Institute of Technology | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
RIT | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIT | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
RIT | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 61% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 16,615 students)
RIT vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Syracuse than Rochester Institute of Technology ($58,440.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than Syracuse ($39,600 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 14.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,978 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Syracuse University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($34,737 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 56 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming RIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
RIT vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and RIT .
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $1,000 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $64,900)
- Syracuse University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Syracuse graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Syracuse 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/