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Overview |
Baruch | U of R | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Baruch | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1390/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Baruch | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $253 |
Diversity |
Baruch | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Baruch | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 12,197 students)
Baruch vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 773.7% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 306.9% higher at U of R than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($60,550.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than U of R ($4,991 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 0.7% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($18,232 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 321.5% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($39,715 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Baruch .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than U of R (38.9%)
Baruch vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch or U of R? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between U of R and Baruch.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (83% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $9,200 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $13,700 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($10,800 vs. $24,500)
- Baruch graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($111 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/