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Overview |
U of R | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 6,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $46,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $46,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $38,118 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $31,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 94% |
Admission |
U of R | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 1,713 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 1,092 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 59.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $201 |
Diversity |
U of R | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
U of R | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 58% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Yeshiva University | ||
| 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 Yeshiva University based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 6,826 students)
U of R vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Yeshiva University?
- University of Rochester is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $46,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at U of R than Yeshiva University ($63,150.00 vs. $46,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yeshiva University than U of R ($38,118 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 26.2% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,000 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than University of Rochester (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 34.3% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($41,700 vs. $31,055)
U of R vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.7%) than U of R (35.9%)
U of R vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and U of R.
- The graduation rate at Yeshiva University is higher than University of Rochester (84% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $1,200 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $71,000)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More Yeshiva University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/