| Vassar vs. RIT |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #112 in National Universities #19 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$71,030 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$59,210 |
| expensive$67,805 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$60,052 |
| More$48,362 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$27,509 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,500 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter18.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier66.93% |
| Favorable28.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.28% |
| 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 Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,462 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,098 |
| Smaller2,462 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,267 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 2,831 |
| - | Online Student Population | 540 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,435) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,875) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 358 | Number of faculty | 1,474 |
| Higher$122,701 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,776 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.