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Overview |
U of R | JCU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
U of R | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
U of R | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $278 |
Diversity |
U of R | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
U of R | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 30% | ||
Campus |
U of R | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 2,773 students)
U of R vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or JCU?
- University of Rochester is 33.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at U of R than John Carroll University ($63,150.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than U of R ($30,790 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 33.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,160 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Rochester (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 28.9% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($41,700 vs. $32,359)
U of R vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than U of R (35.9%)
U of R vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or JCU? 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 JCU and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than John Carroll University (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $13,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $57,600)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,939)
- U of R graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($253 vs. $278)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/