Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Colby-Sawyer's yield is 1 pts higher than Saint Michael's's
Yield rate - 2
Colby-Sawyer admits 80% vs. 85% at Saint Michael's
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
- Saint Michael'sAccessible
- Colby-SawyerAccessible
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 22–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Saint Michael'sTest-optional
- Colby-SawyerTest-blind
How they read a record
Saint Michael's
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Colby-Sawyer
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Saint Michael's | Colby-Sawyer |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | 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