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Overview |
U of R | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 3,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $62,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $62,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $35,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $42,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 64% |
Admission |
U of R | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 15,121 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 3,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.6% | ||
| 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 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
U of R | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $218 |
Diversity |
U of R | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
U of R | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 72% | ||
Campus |
U of R | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 3,776 students)
U of R vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or University of Richmond?
- University of Rochester is 0.9% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $62,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at U of R than University of Richmond ($63,150.00 vs. $62,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than U of R ($35,263 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 16.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,210 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than University of Richmond (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 0.8% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($42,050 vs. $41,700)
U of R vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond 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 University of Richmond (3.71)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than University of Richmond (23.3%)
U of R vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is the same as at University of Richmond (83% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $2,900 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $71,000)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $3,352 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,148 vs. $24,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($218 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/