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Overview |
U of R | Penn | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 46% |
Admission |
U of R | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $213 |
Diversity |
U of R | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
U of R | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 67% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 12,197 students)
U of R vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Penn?
- University of Rochester is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at U of R than University of Pennsylvania ($60,550.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than U of R ($26,123 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,888 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 44% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($57,175 vs. $39,715)
U of R vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Penn (6.5%)
U of R vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Penn? 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 Penn and U of R.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than University of Rochester (96% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $52,600 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $71,000)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,867 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($20,633 vs. $24,500)
- Penn graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($213 vs. $253)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/