- Both Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and New York University (NYU) are private.
- Both schools are located in New York.
- NYU has more expensive tuition of $60,438 than RIT ($57,016).
- NYU has tighter acceptance rate of 27.66% than RIT (56.72%).
- NYU has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than RIT (1,360).
- NYU is larger with 59,144 students than RIT (16,615 students).
Rochester Institute of Technology View More Rivals | New York University View More Rivals | |
| #64 in National Universities #12 in New York | Rankings | #24 in National Universities #4 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rochester, NY | Location | New York, NY |
RIT| Known as | NYU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $57,016 | Undergraduate | $60,438 |
| $57,764 | Graduate | $41,124 |
| $26,782 | Financial Aid | $34,868 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $110 graduate |
| 56.72% | Acceptance Rate | 27.66% |
| 23.78% | Yield | 34.01% |
| 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,615 | Total Students | 59,144 |
| 13,940 | Undergraduate | 29,401 |
| 2,675 | Graduate | 29,743 |
| 655 | Online Enrollment | 4,060 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $67,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $78,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,875) $8,728 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,622) $14,660 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,612 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 1,012 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 5,908 Full-time 4,044 Part-time |
| 3,432 Full-time 610 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 18,963 Full-time 4,821 Part-time |
| $96,795 for Faculties $66,423 Part-time | Average Salary | $147,146 for Faculties $90,814 Part-time |