Key differences on Getting in
- 1
John Brown's yield is 17 pts higher than Norwich's
Yield rate - 2
John Brown's SAT midpoint is 15 points higher than Norwich's
SAT midpoint - 3
Norwich admits 74% vs. 76% at John Brown
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
- NorwichAccessible
- John BrownSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- NorwichTest-optional
- John BrownTest-optional
How they read a record
Norwich
GPA is required.
John Brown
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Norwich | John Brown |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | 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