College comparison

Curtis Institute of Music vs Swarthmore

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	Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA	Swarthmore Swarthmore, PA
Acceptance rateCurtis Institute of Music is more selective	5%	7%
SAT (25–75)	—	1490–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	109	1,613
Avg net price	—	$23,149
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Philadelphia, PA	Swarthmore, PA

Quick answers

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

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Curtis Institute of Music and 1490–1560 at Swarthmore College. 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.