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Overview |
UD | RIT | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
UD | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 |
UD | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $289 |
Diversity |
UD | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UD | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 49% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 16,615 students)
UD vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 301.8% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at RIT than University of Delaware ($53,720.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than RIT ($18,044 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 5.2% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($14,234 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of Delaware (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 135.3% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($29,122 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or UD .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 53 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming RIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at RIT (3.7)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than RIT (67.2%)
UD vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $3,600 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $3,797 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($24,203 vs. $28,000)
- UD graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($250 vs. $289)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/