- Both Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and University of Rochester are private.
- Both schools are located in New York.
- University of Rochester has more expensive tuition of $64,348 than RIT ($57,016).
- University of Rochester has tighter acceptance rate of 34.21% than RIT (56.72%).
- University of Rochester has higher SAT scores of 1,470 than RIT (1,360).
- RIT is larger with 16,615 students than University of Rochester (12,197 students).
Rochester Institute of Technology View More Rivals | University of Rochester View More Rivals | |
| #64 in National Universities #12 in New York | Rankings | #42 in National Universities #7 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Rochester, NY | Location | Rochester, 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 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 | $64,348 |
| $57,764 | Graduate | $38,863 |
| $26,782 | Financial Aid | $40,207 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 56.72% | Acceptance Rate | 34.21% |
| 23.78% | Yield | 23.77% |
| 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,615 | Total Students | 12,197 |
| 13,940 | Undergraduate | 6,767 |
| 2,675 | Graduate | 5,430 |
| 655 | Online Enrollment | 1,116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 89% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $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) | 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: 6,084) $11,002 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 1,012 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,492 Full-time 292 Part-time |
| 3,432 Full-time 610 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,960 Full-time 627 Part-time |
| $96,795 for Faculties $66,423 Part-time | Average Salary | $119,608 for Faculties $73,638 Part-time |