College comparison

Merrimack College 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	Merrimack College North Andover, MA	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
Acceptance rateRochester Institute of Technology is more selective	70%	67%
SAT (25–75)	—	1300–1460
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,916	13,215
Avg net price	$37,927	$34,906
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	North Andover, MA	Rochester, NY

Quick answers

Is Merrimack College or Rochester Institute of Technology harder to get into?

Rochester Institute of Technology is more selective: Merrimack College's acceptance rate is approximately 70% and Rochester Institute of Technology's is approximately 67% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Merrimack College vs Rochester Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Merrimack College 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.