College comparison

Bates 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	Bates Lewiston, ME	Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance rateCurtis Institute of Music is more selective	13%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1420–1530	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,760	109
Avg net price	$29,351	—
Median earnings (10 yr)	$69,498	—
Graduation rate	90%	96%
Median debt	$14,275	—
Economic mobility	0.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
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Quick answers

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

Curtis Institute of Music is more selective: Bates College's acceptance rate is approximately 13% and Curtis Institute of Music's is approximately 5% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1420–1530 at Bates 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.