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RPI TU Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT| Salisbury University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | RIT | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $289 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 611% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.9% higher at RIT than Salisbury University ($53,720.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than RIT ($19,756 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 15.3% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($12,990 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 321% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($29,122 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at RIT (3.7)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than RIT (67.2%)
Salisbury vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or RIT ? 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 RIT and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $12,900 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $7,847 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($20,153 vs. $28,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($208 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/