Bates College vs Georgetown University

Bates College is the more selective of the two at 13%, versus 13% at Georgetown University. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Bates College and Georgetown University are almost equally selective (13% vs 13%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Bates College leans more on state residency, while Georgetown University puts more weight on class rank, standardized test scores, interview. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Bates College's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1470 and Georgetown University's is around 1520. Admitted students at Georgetown University post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.