Key differences on Getting in
- 1
New Jersey Institute of Technology's yield is 5 pts higher than University at Albany's
Yield rate - 2
New Jersey Institute of Technology admits 65% vs. 69% at University at Albany
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- New Jersey Institute of TechnologyVery selective
- University at AlbanySelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 23–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- New Jersey Institute of TechnologyTest-optional
- University at AlbanyTest-optional
How they read a record
New Jersey Institute of Technology
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
University at Albany
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | New Jersey Institute of Technology | University at Albany |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why