Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Georgetown's yield is 20 pts higher than U. Miami's
Yield rate - 2
Georgetown's SAT midpoint is 70 points higher than U. Miami's
SAT midpoint - 3
Georgetown admits 13% vs. 19% at U. Miami
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
- U. MiamiHighly selective
- GeorgetownHighly 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 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 26–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. MiamiTest-optional
- GeorgetownTest scores required
How they read a record
U. Miami
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Georgetown
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Miami | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Georgetown University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About 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