Yeshiva University is the more selective of the two, admitting 55.6% of applicants versus 67.2% at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $28,212 per year at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute versus $28,207 at Yeshiva University. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1380–1500 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and 1340–1500 at Yeshiva University.
| Metric | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Yeshiva University |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 67.2% | 55.6% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1380–1500 | 1340–1500 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 14.4% | 61.0% |
| Class size | 1,394 | 610 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $28,212 | $28,207 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $42,541 | $69,618 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
No. Yeshiva University is more selective: it admits 55.6% of applicants, versus 67.2% at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $28,212 per year at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and $28,207 at Yeshiva University, so Yeshiva University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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