College comparison

MIT vs Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

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	MIT Cambridge, MA	Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA
Acceptance rateMassachusetts Institute of Technology is more selective	5%	41%
SAT (25–75)	1520–1580	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,535	1,280
Avg net price	$20,111	$42,478
Median earnings (10 yr)MIT reports higher median earnings	$143,372	$86,881
Graduation rate	96%	69%
Median debt	$14,768	$25,500
Economic mobility	3.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology or Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster harder to get into?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is more selective: Massachusetts Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster's is approximately 41% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts Institute of Technology vs Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1520–1580 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and — at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster. 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.