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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Rochester Institute of Technology | Walsh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
RIT | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
RIT | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $287 |
Diversity |
RIT | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
RIT | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 13% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,309 students)
RIT vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Walsh College?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 71% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at RIT than Walsh University ($53,720.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than RIT ($20,032 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 28% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($11,700 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 11.3% larger than aid received Walsh University ($29,122 vs. $26,172)
RIT vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or RIT .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT or Walsh 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 Walsh College and RIT .
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than Walsh University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $19,500 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $45,400)
- Walsh University students graduate with a $167 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,833 vs. $28,000)
- Walsh College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($287 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/