Tufts University vs U.S. Military Academy

Tufts University is the more selective of the two at 11%, versus 12% at U.S. Military Academy. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Tufts University and U.S. Military Academy are almost equally selective (11% vs 12%), 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. Tufts University leans more on application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, while U.S. Military Academy puts more weight on class rank, standardized test scores, state residency. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Tufts University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1530 and U.S. Military Academy's is around 1370. Admitted students at Tufts University post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.