College comparison

Bowdoin vs Curtis Institute of Music

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	Bowdoin Brunswick, ME	Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance rateCurtis Institute of Music is more selective	7%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1470–1550	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,873	109
Avg net price	$14,398	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Brunswick, ME	Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers

Is Bowdoin College or Curtis Institute of Music harder to get into?

Curtis Institute of Music is more selective: Bowdoin College's acceptance rate is approximately 7% and Curtis Institute of Music's is approximately 5% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bowdoin College vs Curtis Institute of Music?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1470–1550 at Bowdoin College and — at Curtis Institute of Music. 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.