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Overview |
U of R | Wooster | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
U of R | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
U of R | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
U of R | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
U of R | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 51% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,967 students)
U of R vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Wooster?
- University of Rochester is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at U of R than The College of Wooster ($60,550.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than U of R ($28,976 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 35.1% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($13,500 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than University of Rochester (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 6.5% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($42,315 vs. $39,715)
U of R vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at U of R (3.75)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Wooster? 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 Wooster and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than The College of Wooster (83% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $19,800 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $51,200)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/