Widely incorrect notion: SAT test scores are skewed higher due to optional nature (i.e. best score are submitted).
As you know, HC has a ton of athletes. 100% of said recruited athletes are required to submit SAT’s (PL academic index requirement and possibly a clearinghouse requirement as well)
These athlete scores are below (or marginally below) the school’s mean.
As you also probably know, HC is going to be 99.1% need blind rather than 100%. In today’s landscape, it’s not a choice but a requirement to begin giving merit. As the tuition increases 3-5% per annum perpetually, concessions must be made at all schools.
Often overthought of: you will get an entirely different college experience (and post grad experience) at the small niche HC than the large universities Bc, Gtown, nova, Marquette. Kids who want that niche experience go to hc. Kids who want the larger experience go to the others. Fairly straightforward whether you’d like to believe it or not.