Rochester Institute of Technology is a private research university in the town of Henrietta in the Rochester, New York, metropolitan area. Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York.
Rochester Institute of Technology | Syracuse University | |
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Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 5 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 98 US News 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2024 # 653 US News 2023 | # 67 US News 2024 # 401 Times Higher Education 2024 # 781 QS World University 2024 |
Subject Strength | # 63 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 1001 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 119 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 213 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018 # 122 for Law by US News 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -48 PG Programs -57 | UG Programs -151 PG Programs -79 Doctorate Programs -1 |
Acceptance Rate | 54.9 % | 52.3 % |
Exam Score | SAT-1190 | GMAT-499.99 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1180 TOEFL-85 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 52030 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 54176 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27808 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 54270 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25245 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15356 Per Year |
placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Masters in Science: $88,000 Bachelor of Science: $83,000 Bachelor of Arts: $77,000 Master (Other): $61,000 | Average annual salaries are lisited below : Degree Average Salary MBA $110,000 Master (Other) $108,000 Masters in Science $88,000 Bachelor of Science $85,000 Masters of Arts $82,000 Bachelor of Arts $60,000 |
application requirements | Applicants need to submit official transcripts of their education Submit recommendation letter Submit English language proficiency test scores Students can submit official test scores | Academic credentials; two academic recommendations; Proof of English language proficiency; SAT/ACT scores (Optional); Standardized test scores (GMAT/ GRE); Resume; Personal Statement/ Essays; Additional Requirements (Video component, work experience, research proposal) |
Campuses and B-Schools | Saunders College of Business | NA |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 3 reviews | 6.9/10 Read 3 reviews |
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General Facts | Rochester Institute of Technology | Syracuse University |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1829 | 1831 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
Male:Female | 68% Male, 32% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
Location Facts | Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private research university in the town of Henrietta in the Rochester, New York, metropolitan area. | located in the heart of New York State in Syracuse; main campus sits on top of a hill overlooking the city of Syracuse; Additional centers located in New York City, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. |
Library | RIT Libraries house renowned special collections that enhance teaching, learning, and research in many of RIT's academic programs. The Cary Graphic Arts Collection contains books, manuscripts, printing type specimens, letterpress printing equipment, documents, and other artifacts related to the history of graphic communication. | 4 libraries & Special Collections and Resource Center; 24/7 assistance; 4.8 million items; 697,448 ebooks; 45,000 feet of manuscripts and rare books & a cafe. |
Campus Life | In addition to its academic and athletic endeavors, RIT has over 150 student clubs, 10 major student organizations, a diverse interfaith center and 30 different Greek organizations. The university's Gordon Field House and Activities Center is home to competitive and recreational athletics and aquatics, a fitness center, and an auditorium hosting frequent concerts and other entertainment. RIT's dormitories are home to six "Special Interest Houses" — Art House, Computer Science House, Engineering House, House of General Science, Photo House, and Unity House — that provide an environment to live immersed in a specific interest, such as art, engineering, or computing. Members of a special-interest house share their interests with each other and the rest of campus through academic focus and special activities. The College Activities Board, frequently abbreviated as CAB, is a student-run organization responsible for providing "diverse entertainment and activities to enhance student life on the RIT campus." CAB is responsible for annual concerts, class trips, movie screenings, and other frequent events. RIT Dining Services manages a large number of restaurants and food shops, along with the sole dining hall on campus. There are multiple cafeterias and small retail locations throughout the campus, including near the Residence Halls, in the Student Alumni Union, Global Village, and in certain academic buildings. Dining Services at RIT is completely internal and run through the university. RIT Dining Services also provides opportunities for international students to work on campus. | Largest domed stadium in the nation- ‘The Loud House’; Hendricks Chapel; Performing Arts Centre; Schine and Goldstein Student Centers; Connective Corridor; Student Run Media; The Coalitions of Museums and Art Centres; University Bookstore; over 300 student organizations |
Hostel | #On campus - $12666 #Off campus (not with family) - $12666 #Off campus (with family) - $2476 | #Housing - $11136 |
Famous Alumni | Kate Gleason – engineer and businesswoman known both for being a revolutionary in the predominantly male field of engineering and for her philanthropy | 258,483 alumni; Joe Biden (47th vice president of USA); Eileen Collins (first female Space Shuttle pilot & commander); Aaron Sorkin (playwright & screenwriter); Al Waleed bin Talal (Saudi businessman, investor); Dick Clark (American radio & TV personality); Megyn Kelly (American journalist, political commentator, & news anchor); Vanessa Williams (national recording artist & actor); Drew Taggart (member of the Grammy-Award winning group The Chainsmokers). |
City Life | Rochester, New York, features a unique blend of history and innovation. Many of the homes and commercial buildings in downtown Rochester are original, dating back a century or more, while others are undergoing renovations to become modern lofts and workspaces. Former home to pioneers and independent thinkers like Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, Rochester has worked hard to preserve and honor its landmarks. Residents have three main sources of transportation in and around Rochester: bus, taxi or personal vehicle. Rochester does not have a subway system and is not much of a pedestrian area, so local residents rely heavily on their cars for transportation. Thanks to its low cost of living, great schools and available jobs, Rochester is a great fit for families. Nearly a quarter of the population is under 20 years old. | Syracuse- 5th most populated city with metropolitan population of 700,000; hub for cultural, recreational, and artistic events such as Syracuse Stage, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Everson Museum of Art, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Armory Square; Hanover Square restaurants, coffee houses, & shops, City Market, Destiny USA mall, festivals such as JazzFest, Winterfest, etc. Unemployment rate: 4.5% (Dec 2019). |
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