Is Dartmouth generally more selective than Tulane for undergraduate admission?

Dartmouth is substantially more selective than Tulane for undergraduate admission. Dartmouth is an Ivy League institution with an exceptionally small entering class and a far more constrained number of available places relative to its applicant pool. For most applicants, it should be treated as a high reach regardless of strong grades or test scores.

The two schools also draw somewhat different applicant pools. Dartmouth’s applicants are competing for a small, residential liberal-arts-oriented Ivy experience, while Tulane attracts many students interested in New Orleans, its strong preprofessional options, and an energetic campus culture. Both schools use holistic review, but neither should be considered a safety merely because a student’s numbers are strong.

For list-building purposes, place Dartmouth in the reach category and assess Tulane based on your individual academic record, course rigor, residency, intended program, and whether you would apply Early Decision. A balanced list should include additional colleges where admission is more predictable.