Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RPI JMU Clarkson VCU UB Binghamton University CNU Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT Mason| Rochester Institute of Technology | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
RIT | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | umw.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
RIT | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $8,938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
RIT | Mary Washington College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
RIT | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $222 |
Diversity |
RIT | Mary Washington College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
RIT | Mary Washington College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 10% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 3,757 students)
RIT vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Mary Washington College?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 501% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at RIT than University of Mary Washington ($53,720.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than RIT ($21,863 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 23.9% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($12,090 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of Mary Washington (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 221.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($29,122 vs. $9,046)
RIT vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 141 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming RIT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at RIT (3.7)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and RIT .
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $9,400 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Mary Washington College 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/