- Both Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Syracuse University are private.
- Both schools are located in New York.
- Syracuse University has more expensive tuition of $63,061 than RIT ($57,016).
- Syracuse University has tighter acceptance rate of 46.88% than RIT (56.72%).
- RIT has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than Syracuse University (1,350).
- Syracuse University is larger with 22,698 students than RIT (16,615 students).
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| #64 in National Universities #12 in New York | Rankings | #60 in National Universities #10 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rochester, NY | Location | Syracuse, NY |
RIT| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $57,016 | Undergraduate | $63,061 |
| $57,764 | Graduate | $46,318 |
| $26,782 | Financial Aid | $30,709 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 56.72% | Acceptance Rate | 46.88% |
| 23.78% | Yield | 23.52% |
| 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,615 | Total Students | 22,698 |
| 13,940 | Undergraduate | 15,421 |
| 2,675 | Graduate | 7,277 |
| 655 | Online Enrollment | 2,244 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 85% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $67,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,200 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,875) $8,728 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,580) $9,520 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,012 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,121 Full-time 543 Part-time |
| 3,432 Full-time 610 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,683 Full-time 895 Part-time |
| $96,795 for Faculties $66,423 Part-time | Average Salary | $110,720 for Faculties $72,308 Part-time |