College comparison

Bates vs Circle in the Square Theatre School

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Bates Lewiston, ME	Circle in the Square Theatre School New York, NY
Acceptance rateCircle in the Square Theatre School is more selective	13%	8%
SAT (25–75)	1420–1530	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,760	39
Avg net price	$29,351	$28,089
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Lewiston, ME	New York, NY

Quick answers

Is Bates College or Circle in the Square Theatre School harder to get into?

Circle in the Square Theatre School is more selective: Bates College's acceptance rate is approximately 13% and Circle in the Square Theatre School's is approximately 8% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bates College vs Circle in the Square Theatre School?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1420–1530 at Bates College and — at Circle in the Square Theatre School. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.