Key differences on Getting in
- 1
College of the Atlantic's yield is 2 pts higher than Lourdes's
Yield rate - 2
College of the Atlantic admits 70% vs. 74% at Lourdes
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
- College of the AtlanticSelective
- LourdesSelective
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.
Test policy
- College of the AtlanticTest-optional
- LourdesTest-blind
How they read a record
College of the Atlantic
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
Lourdes
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | College of the Atlantic | Lourdes |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not 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