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Overview |
U of R | Brown | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 46% |
Admission |
U of R | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $155 |
Diversity |
U of R | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
U of R | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 79% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Brown based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 11,189 students)
U of R vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Brown?
- Brown University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Brown than University of Rochester ($62,680.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than U of R ($26,723 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 15.1% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,840 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Brown University (71% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 40.6% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($55,847 vs. $39,715)
U of R vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Brown (5.1%)
U of R vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Brown? 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 Brown and U of R.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than University of Rochester (95% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $16,600 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $71,000)
- Brown University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,500)
- Brown graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($155 vs. $253)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/