College comparison

Curtis Institute of Music vs Williams

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	Williams Williamstown, MA
Acceptance rateCurtis Institute of Music is more selective	5%	8%
SAT (25–75)	—	1490–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	109	2,076
Avg net price	—	$17,716
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Philadelphia, PA	Williamstown, MA

Quick answers

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

Curtis Institute of Music is more selective: Curtis Institute of Music's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and Williams College's is approximately 8% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Curtis Institute of Music and 1490–1570 at Williams 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.