Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rochester Institute of Technology's SAT midpoint is 65 points higher than Loyola University Maryland's
SAT midpoint - 2
Loyola University Maryland admits 70% vs. 71% at Rochester Institute of Technology
Acceptance rate - 3
Rochester Institute of Technology's yield is 0 pts higher than Loyola University Maryland's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Rochester Institute of TechnologySelective
- Loyola University MarylandSelective
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 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Rochester Institute of TechnologyTest-optional
- Loyola University MarylandTest-optional
How they read a record
Rochester Institute of Technology
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. 69% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so .
Loyola University Maryland
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 55% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Rochester Institute of Technology | Loyola University Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Required | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Rochester Institute of Technology (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Rochester Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Loyola University Maryland (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About 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