Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SUNY College at Oneonta Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar University at Albany- SUNY Lehigh Hamilton College SUNY at Geneseo SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego| University of Rochester | SUNY College at Cortland | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
U of R | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 6,780 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | cortland.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
U of R | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $15,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $18,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $8,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 71% |
Admission |
U of R | SUNY Cortland | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 15,867 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 8,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
U of R | SUNY Cortland | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
U of R | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
U of R | SUNY Cortland | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
U of R | SUNY Cortland | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 25% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
U of R | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 6,780 students)
U of R vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or SUNY Cortland?
- University of Rochester is 793.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.9% higher at U of R than SUNY College at Cortland ($63,150.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than U of R ($18,474 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 24.4% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,210 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than SUNY College at Cortland (74% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 419% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($41,700 vs. $8,034)
U of R vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than U of R (35.9%)
U of R vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (83% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $23,700 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland 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/