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New York, NY · Rochester, NY
| Pace University | Rochester Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,892/yr | $34,906/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $26,473/yr | $24,680/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $26,778 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $26,362/yr | $24,820/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $28,467/yr | $28,874/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $31,219/yr | $34,510/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $36,430/yr | $44,970/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $284/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $22,553/yr | $16,142/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $24,730/yr | $16,142/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,608/yr | $1,700/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $69,550/yr | $74,626/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,290/yr | $59,274/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $53,290/yr | $59,274/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 67% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1180–1340 | 1300–1460 |
| SAT average | 1266 | 1383 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–29 | 29–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–31 · Math 22–27 | English 27–35 · Math 27–33 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 28,469 | 24,269 |
| Students accepted | 21,961 | 17,328 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,949 | 3,056 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 8.9% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 18% | 43% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 10% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 70% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 89% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $70,378/yr | $76,571/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,204–$101,512 | $45,486–$109,829 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 75% |
| White students graduating | 61% | 73% |
| Black students graduating | 53% | 62% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 57% | 63% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,767/yr | $65,457/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 46% | 28% |
| Pell students who graduate | 56% | 65% |
| First-gen students who finish | 50% | 60% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 58% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $61,062/yr | $70,978/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Visual & Performing Arts 18% · Health Professions 14% | Computer & Information Sciences 25% · Engineering 25% · Visual & Performing Arts 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 18% of degrees | Engineering — 25% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $139,278/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $110,826/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 65% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,665 | 13,215 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,596 | 2,831 |
| Average professor pay | $12,908/mo | $11,525/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 70% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $55,332 | $69,191 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1906 | 1829 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| Men | 35% | 65% |
| Women | 65% | 35% |
| White students | 44% | 60% |
| Black students | 12% | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 24% | 10% |
| Asian students | 7.5% | 12% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| Other / not reported | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.9% | 2.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,687/yr | $21,369/yr |
| Endowment | $262.1M | $1.4B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,311 | 6,886 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $9,032/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $7,400/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | Other |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 24 |
| Student athletes | 406 | 640 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.1M | $2.3M |
| Athletics budget | $8.8M | $13.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.4M | $13.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $62,625 | $266,492 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.