U of R vs. Webb Institute

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Rochester in Rochester, NY with Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Rochester is larger than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (11,946 students vs. 106 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY (Midsize City setting); Webb Institute is in Glen Cove, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Rochester is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Webb Institute is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Rochester 9:1; Webb Institute 11:1.

U of R vs. Webb Institute Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, U of R or Webb Institute? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webb Institute than U of R ($21,966 vs. $40,462).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 22.8% lower than at University of Rochester ($15,280 vs. $19,792).
• University of Rochester is 6.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than Webb Institute (about $3,866 more per year; $67,080.00 vs. $63,214.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 6.1% higher at U of R than at Webb Institute (about $3,866 more per year; $67,080.00 vs. $63,214.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Webb Institute than at University of Rochester (100% vs. 72%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 31.8% larger than aid received by University of Rochester students ($59,984 vs. $45,500).

U of R vs. Webb Institute Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Webb Institute? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Webb Institute and U of R.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Rochester (1480) is the same as at Webb Institute (1480).
• Incoming Webb Institute students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 32 at U of R).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Rochester 1410/1540; Webb Institute 1430/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Rochester 31/34; Webb Institute 32/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: U of R - Test optional; Webb Institute - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: U of R Jan 5, 2027; Webb Institute Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Webb Institute 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 (40.1%) than Webb Institute (14%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.4% at U of R vs. 75.8% at Webb Institute.

U of R vs. Webb Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for U of R and Webb Institute? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Rochester's six-year graduation rate is 83%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Webb Institute.
• Graduates from University of Rochester have median earnings of about $71,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Webb Institute.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.