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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Rochester Institute of Technology | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | USciences | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
RIT | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIT | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
RIT | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 39% | ||
Campus |
RIT | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,420 students)
RIT vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or USciences?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 108.2% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at RIT than University of the Sciences ($53,720.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 17.5% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,978 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of the Sciences (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($29,122 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 106 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming RIT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at USciences (3.63)
RIT vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or USciences? 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 USciences and RIT .
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $26,200 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $64,900)
- University of the Sciences students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- USciences graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/