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RPI FIU Florida Tulane Clarkson University of Richmond Florida State UB Binghamton University Villanova Stevens BU| University of Miami | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | RIT | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,402 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #60 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,440 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,440 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,467 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,322 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
Miami | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,169 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 9,312 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.9% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $289 |
Diversity |
Miami | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Miami | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Miami | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Miami is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (19,402 students vs. 16,615 students)
Miami vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or RIT ?
- University of Miami is 3.2% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($55,440.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Miami than Rochester Institute of Technology ($55,440.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Miami than RIT ($36,467 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Miami ($14,978 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of Miami (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 28.2% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($37,322 vs. $29,122)
Miami vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Miami .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 68 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Miami (18.9%)
Miami vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $5,300 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $64,900)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $8,154 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($19,846 vs. $28,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($205 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/