- Both Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and University of Miami are private.
- RPI is located in Troy, NY and University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, FL.
- RPI has more expensive tuition of $61,884 than University of Miami ($59,926).
- University of Miami has tighter acceptance rate of 35.70% than RPI (43.17%).
- RPI has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than University of Miami (1,390).
- University of Miami is larger with 19,402 students than RPI (6,968 students).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute View More Rivals | University of Miami View More Rivals | |
| #49 in National Universities #14 in New York | Rankings | #39 in National Universities #2 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Troy, NY | Location | Coral Gables, FL |
RPI| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $61,884 | Undergraduate | $59,926 |
| $61,873 | Graduate | $44,858 |
| $35,552 | Financial Aid | $37,806 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 43.17% | Acceptance Rate | 35.70% |
| 19.75% | Yield | 20.22% |
| 1,450 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,968 | Total Students | 19,402 |
| 5,902 | Undergraduate | 12,504 |
| 1,066 | Graduate | 6,898 |
| Online Enrollment | 960 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 89% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $86,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $72,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,930) $9,370 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,460 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,610 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,450 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 414 Full-time 56 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,451 Full-time 283 Part-time |
| 1,546 Full-time 127 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,599 Full-time 565 Part-time |
| $119,791 for Faculties $66,946 Part-time | Average Salary | $120,379 for Faculties $78,199 Part-time |