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Tufts Hamilton College Williams Colby College Amherst Colgate Case Western Vassar Dartmouth UVM RPI Haverford College| University of Rochester | Middlebury College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | Middlebury | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Middlebury, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 2,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #26 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | middlebury.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Middlebury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $62,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $62,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $17,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $22,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $56,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 51% |
Admission |
U of R | Middlebury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 12,952 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 1,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1425/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Middlebury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Middlebury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $72,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $15,889 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $164 |
Diversity |
U of R | Middlebury | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
U of R | Middlebury | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 70% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Middlebury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Middlebury based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,843 students)
U of R vs. Middlebury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Middlebury?
- Middlebury College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Middlebury than University of Rochester ($62,000.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middlebury College than U of R ($22,181 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middlebury College are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,800 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Middlebury College (71% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middlebury College students is 42.6% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($56,639 vs. $39,715)
U of R vs. Middlebury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Middlebury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middlebury or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Middlebury students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Middlebury (12.7%)
U of R vs. Middlebury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Middlebury? 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 Middlebury and U of R.
- The graduation rate at Middlebury is higher than University of Rochester (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Middlebury College earn on average $1,400 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($72,400 vs. $71,000)
- Middlebury College students graduate with a $8,611 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($15,889 vs. $24,500)
- Middlebury graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($164 vs. $253)
- More Middlebury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/