- Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private school while United States Military Academy (West Point) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New York.
- West Point has tighter acceptance rate of 9.56% than RIT (56.72%).
- RIT has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than West Point (1,340).
- RIT is larger with 16,615 students than West Point (4,393 students).
Rochester Institute of Technology View More Rivals | United States Military Academy View More Rivals | |
| #64 in National Universities #12 in New York | Rankings | #58 in Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Rochester, NY | Location | West Point, NY |
RIT| Known as | West Point | |
| 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 | |
| $57,764 | Graduate | |
| $26,782 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 56.72% | Acceptance Rate | 9.56% |
| 23.78% | Yield | 97.58% |
| 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,615 | Total Students | 4,393 |
| 13,940 | Undergraduate | 4,393 |
| 2,675 | Graduate | 0 |
| 655 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $67,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| 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: 4,700) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 1,012 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 282 Full-time |
| 3,432 Full-time 610 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,628 Full-time 290 Part-time |
| $96,795 for Faculties $66,423 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,727 for Faculties $75,512 Part-time |