Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Webb Institute's yield is 32 pts higher than Minerva's
Yield rate - 2
Minerva is 4.6× more selective than Webb Institute
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
- MinervaUltra selective
- Webb InstituteVery 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 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 28–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- MinervaTest-blind
- Webb InstituteTest-optional
How they read a record
Minerva
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Webb Institute
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Minerva | Webb Institute |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | 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