Harder for East Coast Students

Data10
Sat, 17 May 2014 01:29:47 +0000

Parchment members in particular stat ranges show a similar acceptance rate for in state vs out of state. Some examples for applicants over the past 4 years are below:

3.9+ GPA with 4+ AP classes and 2200+ SAT – 29% in state vs 28% out of state
3.85-3.95+ GPA with 4+ AP classes and 2100-2300 SAT – 12% in state vs 11% out of state
Less than 3.85 GPA and less than 2100 SAT – 7% in state vs 7% out of state.

The 1% difference in the higher stat ranges is not statistically significant with the sample size. Note that several other selective colleges show a different pattern, with a greater rate of acceptance rates for in state vs out of state. Some have specifically said that they favor local kids. For example, the dean of admissions at Harvard has said that if two kids are equally qualified and one is from Boston, they’ll favor the local kid, and has mentioned giving special attention to applicants from New England states.