College comparison

Rochester Institute of Technology vs St. John's University-New York

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	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY	St. John's University-New York Queens, NY
Acceptance rateRochester Institute of Technology is more selective	67%	83%
SAT (25–75)	1300–1460	1150–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	13,215	9,477
Avg net price	$34,906	$29,999
Median earnings (10 yr)Rochester Institute of Technology reports higher median earnings	$76,571	$69,571
Graduation rate	70%	66%
Median debt	$26,778	$25,000
Economic mobility	3.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Rochester Institute of Technology or St. John's University-New York harder to get into?

Rochester Institute of Technology is more selective: Rochester Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is approximately 67% and St. John's University-New York's is approximately 83% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Rochester Institute of Technology vs St. John's University-New York?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1300–1460 at Rochester Institute of Technology and 1150–1340 at St. John's University-New York. 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.