College comparison

Portland Actors Conservatory vs University of Puget Sound

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	Portland Actors Conservatory Portland, OR	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puget Sound is more selective	75%	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	1170–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11	1,594
Avg net price	—	$38,394
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Portland, OR	Tacoma, WA

Quick answers

Is Portland Actors Conservatory or University of Puget Sound harder to get into?

University of Puget Sound is more selective: Portland Actors Conservatory's acceptance rate is approximately 75% and University of Puget Sound's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Portland Actors Conservatory vs University of Puget Sound?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Portland Actors Conservatory and 1170–1380 at University of Puget Sound. 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.