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Case Western Pratt Institute RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College Syracuse RIT Binghamton University UB| University of Rochester | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | RISD | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 34% |
Admission |
U of R | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
U of R | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
U of R | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 58% | ||
Campus |
U of R | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,620 students)
U of R vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or RISD?
- University of Rochester is 7.3% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at U of R than Rhode Island School of Design ($60,550.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than RISD ($39,775 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 19.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,234 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Rhode Island School of Design (71% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 6% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($39,715 vs. $37,480)
U of R vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at RISD (3.71)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than RISD (17.4%)
U of R vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or RISD? 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 RISD and U of R.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than University of Rochester (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $19,900 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $51,100)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More RISD 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/