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Overview |
U of R | West Point | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 0% |
Admission |
U of R | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | N/A |
Diversity |
U of R | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
U of R | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 92% | ||
Campus |
U of R | West Point | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 4,393 students)
U of R vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or West Point?
- University of Rochester is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at U of R than United States Military Academy ($60,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than United States Military Academy (71% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($39,715 vs. $0)
U of R vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or U of R .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than West Point (12%)
U of R vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or West Point? 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 West Point and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than United States Military Academy (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/