Is Georgetown or Brown harder to get into?

Brown is typically harder to get into than Georgetown, though both should be treated as highly selective reaches.

Brown evaluates applicants in the context of its open curriculum, which places unusual emphasis on evidence that a student will pursue intellectual interests independently and thoughtfully. Strong grades and rigor matter at both schools, but a Brown applicant benefits from showing a clear pattern of curiosity, exploration, and initiative rather than simply listing advanced courses and activities.

Georgetown’s application is organized around distinct undergraduate schools, including the College, School of Foreign Service, McDonough School of Business, and the School of Continuing Studies. An applicant’s academic preparation and stated interests should make sense for the particular school selected; competitiveness can differ somewhat across those choices. Georgetown also places substantial weight on academic seriousness, service, and fit with its more structured undergraduate experience.

Apply to both only if each genuinely matches your academic interests and campus preferences. Brown’s open curricular model and Georgetown’s school-based, more defined paths are important differences that can matter more than the modest distinction in overall admissions difficulty.