College comparison

Brown 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	Brown Providence, RI	Swarthmore Swarthmore, PA
Acceptance rateBrown University is more selective	5%	7%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1490–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,226	1,613
Avg net price	$25,184	$23,149
Median earnings (10 yr)Brown reports higher median earnings	$93,487	$80,257
Graduation rate	96%	92%
Median debt	$11,428	$17,500
Economic mobility	1.5%	2.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Brown University or Swarthmore College harder to get into?

Brown University is more selective: Brown University'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 Brown University vs Swarthmore College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Brown University 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.