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RPI Case Western Clarkson UB Binghamton University Colgate BU Stevens Vassar Syracuse Drexel IIT| Rochester Institute of Technology | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | U of R | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 71% |
Admission |
RIT | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $253 |
Diversity |
RIT | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
RIT | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 44% | ||
Campus |
RIT | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 12,197 students)
RIT vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 12.7% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at U of R than Rochester Institute of Technology ($60,550.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than U of R ($39,600 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 21.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,978 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of Rochester (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 36.4% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($39,715 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or RIT .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than U of R (38.9%)
RIT vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or U of R? 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 U of R and RIT .
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (83% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $6,100 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $64,900)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($253 vs. $289)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/