University of Rochester Comparison

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Overview

 U of R
Location Rochester, NY
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 12,160
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #56
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website rochester.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

 U of R
Tuition (In State) $63,150
Tuition (Out of State) $63,150
Room & Board $18,924
Avg Net Price $40,900
Avg Grant Aid $41,700
% Receiving Grant Aid 74%

Admission

 U of R
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 21,680
Admitted 7,773
Acceptance Rate 35.9%
Enrolled % 19.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.75
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition High
ACT Range 31/34
SAT Range 1400/1540
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 5, 2025

Academics

 U of R
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (20%)
  • Biology (13%)
  • Health Professions (11%)
  • Psychology (11%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (10%)

Outcomes

 U of R
Graduation Rate 83%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $71,000
Making Student Loan Payments 79%
Median Student Loan Debt $24,500
Median Loan Payment $253

Diversity

 U of R
% Men 21%
% Women 24%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 48%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 18%
% Unknown Race 7%

Students

 U of R
% In-State 25%
% Out-of-State 44%

Campus

 U of R
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/