College comparison

Brown vs Rochester

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Brown Providence, RI	Rochester Rochester, NY
Acceptance rateBrown University is more selective	5%	40%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1410–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,226	6,331
Avg net price	$25,184	$29,278
Median earnings (10 yr)Brown reports higher median earnings	$93,487	$79,042
Graduation rate	96%	85%
Median debt	$11,428	$21,000
Economic mobility	1.5%	3.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Brown University or University of Rochester harder to get into?

Brown University is more selective: Brown University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and University of Rochester's is approximately 40% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brown University vs University of Rochester?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Brown University and 1410–1540 at University of Rochester. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.