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Overview |
U of R | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
U of R | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $275 |
Diversity |
U of R | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 14% |
Students |
U of R | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 82% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Champlain College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 3,543 students)
U of R vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Champlain College?
- University of Rochester is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at U of R than Champlain College ($60,550.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Champlain College than U of R ($35,133 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Champlain College are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,330 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 49.9% larger than aid received Champlain College ($39,715 vs. $26,498)
U of R vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Champlain College (83% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $23,800 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $47,200)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,143 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,643)
- U of R graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($253 vs. $275)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/