- Both Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Hamilton College are private.
- Both schools are located in New York.
- Hamilton College has more expensive tuition of $65,740 than RIT ($57,016).
- Hamilton College has tighter acceptance rate of 24.22% than RIT (56.72%).
- Hamilton College has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than RIT (1,360).
- RIT is larger with 16,615 students than Hamilton College (2,072 students).
Rochester Institute of Technology View More Rivals | Hamilton College View More Rivals | |
| #64 in National Universities #12 in New York | Rankings | #14 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rochester, NY | Location | Clinton, NY |
RIT| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $57,016 | Undergraduate | $65,740 |
| $57,764 | Graduate | |
| $26,782 | Financial Aid | $48,241 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 56.72% | Acceptance Rate | 24.22% |
| 23.78% | Yield | 34.91% |
| 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,615 | Total Students | 2,072 |
| 13,940 | Undergraduate | 2,072 |
| 2,675 | Graduate | 0 |
| 655 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $67,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,875) $8,728 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,057) $8,690 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,220 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 1,012 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 207 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| 3,432 Full-time 610 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 657 Full-time 179 Part-time |
| $96,795 for Faculties $66,423 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,191 for Faculties $75,652 Part-time |