College comparison

Fordham vs Rochester Institute of Technology

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	Fordham Bronx, NY	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
Acceptance rateFordham University is more selective	59%	67%
SAT (25–75)	1320–1480	1300–1460
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,512	13,215
Avg net price	$44,338	$34,906
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Bronx, NY	Rochester, NY

Quick answers

Is Fordham University or Rochester Institute of Technology harder to get into?

Fordham University is more selective: Fordham University's acceptance rate is approximately 59% and Rochester Institute of Technology's is approximately 67% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Fordham University vs Rochester Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1320–1480 at Fordham University and 1300–1460 at Rochester Institute of Technology. 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.