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Overview |
RIT | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
RIT | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIT | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
RIT | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 56% | ||
Campus |
RIT | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 4,731 students)
RIT vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or University of Scranton?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 7.6% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at RIT than University of Scranton ($53,720.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than RIT ($35,526 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,978 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Rochester Institute of Technology (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 3.8% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($30,218 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 117 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming RIT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and RIT .
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $2,800 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $62,100)
- University of Scranton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of Scranton graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/