Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Shorter's yield is 25 pts higher than New England's
Yield rate - 2
New England admits 92% vs. 96% at Shorter
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
- New EnglandOpen
- ShorterOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- New EnglandTest-blind
- ShorterTest-optional
How they read a record
New England
GPA is required; the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
Shorter
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | New England | Shorter |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not 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 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