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Overview |
UConn | RIT | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
UConn | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1280/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
UConn | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 52% | ||
Campus |
UConn | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 16,863 students)
UConn vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 243.7% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at RIT than University of Connecticut ($56,136.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than RIT ($22,324 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 10.9% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($13,996 vs. $15,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of Connecticut (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 88% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($31,931 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 1 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (83% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $2,900 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/