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Overview |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | U of R | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,920 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #394 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wit.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,160 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,160 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,420 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,901 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,237 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,537 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,111 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,300 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 3,920 students)
Wentworth Institute of Technology vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wentworth Institute of Technology or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Wentworth Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at U of R than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($60,550.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wentworth Institute of Technology than U of R ($37,901 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wentworth Institute of Technology are 18.2% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,420 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than University of Rochester (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 117.8% larger than aid received Wentworth Institute of Technology ($39,715 vs. $18,237)
Wentworth Institute of Technology vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wentworth Institute of Technology 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than U of R (38.9%)
Wentworth Institute of Technology vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wentworth Institute of Technology 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (83% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $8,700 more per year than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $62,300)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/