| RPI vs. American |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#52 in National Universities #11 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in National Universities |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,884 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$56,543 |
| expensive$61,873 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$33,239 |
| More$35,552 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$30,338 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,450 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier64.51% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter40.63% |
| Lower18.40% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.22% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,968 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,885 |
| Smaller5,902 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,917 |
| Smaller1,066 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,968 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,516 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower79% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,930) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 470 | Number of faculties | 1,531 |
| Higher$116,537 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$115,582 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.