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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Saint Anselm College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | RIT | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 1270/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at RIT than Saint Anselm College ($53,720.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Anselm College than RIT ($35,080 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 6.8% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,978 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 4.2% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($29,122 vs. $27,936)
Saint Anselm College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than RIT (67.2%)
Saint Anselm College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $4,800 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $60,100)
- Saint Anselm College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Saint Anselm College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/