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RPI WSU Clarkson Michigan State UB Binghamton University Michigan Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R| University of Michigan Dearborn | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | RIT | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $289 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 49% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than UM-Dearborn based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 8,223 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 285.9% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at RIT than University of Michigan Dearborn ($53,720.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than RIT ($12,444 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 65.5% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($9,048 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of Michigan Dearborn (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 170.6% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($29,122 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 146 points higher than at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming RIT students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $12,100 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $52,800)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($25,750 vs. $28,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/