Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Dartmouth's yield is 27 pts higher than Georgetown's
Yield rate - 2
Dartmouth is 2.2× more selective than Georgetown
Acceptance rate - 3
Dartmouth's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than Georgetown's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- GeorgetownHighly selective
- DartmouthUltra selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 28–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- GeorgetownTest scores required
- DartmouthTest scores required
How they read a record
Georgetown
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Dartmouth
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important.
What they look at
| Factor | Georgetown | Dartmouth |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Very important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Georgetown University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Georgetown University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Dartmouth College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Dartmouth College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Dartmouth College 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