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Overview |
SCU | U of R | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,340 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #54 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,587 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,587 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,984 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,651 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,375 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 74% |
Admission |
SCU | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,843 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 8,261 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 7, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
SCU | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
SCU | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SCU | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
SCU | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 9,340 students)
SCU vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 7.8% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at U of R than Santa Clara University ($63,150.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than SCU ($40,900 vs. $49,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 0.3% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($18,924 vs. $18,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Santa Clara University (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 47% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($41,700 vs. $28,375)
SCU vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU 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 SCU .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than U of R (35.9%)
SCU vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than University of Rochester (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $10,900 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $71,000)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- SCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/