Key differences on Getting in
- 1
United States Coast Guard Academy's yield is 28 pts higher than Crown's
Yield rate - 2
United States Coast Guard Academy admits 22% vs. 23% at Crown
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
- United States Coast Guard AcademyHighly selective
- CrownSelective
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
- United States Coast Guard AcademyTest-optional
- CrownTest-blind
How they read a record
United States Coast Guard Academy
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Crown
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | United States Coast Guard Academy | Crown |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | 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