Claremont McKenna College vs University of Southern California

Claremont McKenna College is the more selective of the two at 10%, versus 10% at University of Southern California. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Claremont McKenna College and University of Southern California are almost equally selective (10% vs 10%), 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. Claremont McKenna College leans more on interview, alumni / legacy relation, geographical residence, while University of Southern California puts more weight on standardized test scores. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Claremont McKenna College's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1520 and University of Southern California's is around 1530. Admitted students at University of Southern California post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.