U of R vs. PHC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Rochester in Rochester, NY with Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Rochester is larger than PHC based on total student enrollment (11,946 students vs. 425 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY (Midsize City setting); Patrick Henry College is in Purcellville, Virginia (Town Fringe setting).
• University of Rochester is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Patrick Henry College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Rochester 9:1; Patrick Henry College 14:1.

U of R vs. PHC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, U of R or PHC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than U of R ($25,869 vs. $40,462).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 44.3% lower than at University of Rochester ($11,020 vs. $19,792).
• University of Rochester is 136% more expensive for in-state tuition than PHC (about $38,655 more per year; $67,080.00 vs. $28,425.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 136% higher at U of R than at Patrick Henry College (about $38,655 more per year; $67,080.00 vs. $28,425.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Patrick Henry College than at University of Rochester (100% vs. 72%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 241% larger than aid received by Patrick Henry College students ($45,500 vs. $13,345).

U of R vs. PHC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, U of R or PHC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between PHC and U of R.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Rochester (1480) is 150 points higher than at PHC (1330).
• Incoming U of R students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (32 vs. 30 at PHC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Rochester 1410/1540; Patrick Henry College 1240/1420.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Rochester 31/34; Patrick Henry College 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: U of R - Test optional; PHC - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: U of R Jan 5, 2027; PHC Jul 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman PHC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at U of R (3.75).
• PHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than U of R (40.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.4% at U of R vs. 47.6% at PHC.

U of R vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for U of R and PHC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Rochester's six-year graduation rate is 83%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for PHC.
• Graduates from University of Rochester have median earnings of about $71,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for PHC.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.