Tilton School vs. Cushing Academy
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School Overview
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Overview
Founded in 1845, Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates.
We have 220 students consisting of day and boarding from 19 states and 16 countries.
With a small student body and dedicated staff, we are focused on helping every student realize the power of his or her own potential.
We believe that students who are able to effectively communicate, collaborate, think critically and creatively, and engage with mindfulness and compassion are better prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. To do this, Tilton School provides students with a uniquely customized learning process that uses authentic assessments of skills, interests, and learning style preferences to help them create their own Personalized Guided Program of Study for their journey at Tilton.
Founded in 1865, Cushing is an independent, college preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate.
Cushing Academy exists for students and develops curious, creative, and confident learners and leaders.
Our beautiful 162-acre campus is located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, just one hour northwest of Boston.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1845
1865
Campus Size
146 acres
162 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
220
385
% Students of Color
15%
17%
% International Students
20%
30%
% Students Boarding
75%
92%
Average SAT Score
1160
1270
Average ACT score
21
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student : Teacher ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
15
21
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
54%
65%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$16 million
$84 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$66,925
$72,850
Tuition (Day Students)
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$51,050
Tuition (international students)
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$77,850
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$58,925
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Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$49,544
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
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Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
52%
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Director of Admissions
Candace Landroche
Catherine Pollock
Associate Director of Admissions
Robin Dunbar
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# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
15
21
Sport
Total Sports Offered
15
22
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Esports, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
22
22
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arts Festival, Black Student Union, Club Hockey, Community Service, Dorm Proctors, Entrepreneurship Club, Health and Wellness Committee, Literary Magazine, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Peer Counselors, Peer Tutoring, Recreational Skiing, Strength and Conditioning Pogram, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Studio Arts, Sustainability Club, TA Program, Theater Productions, World Community Partners, Yearbook
A Capella, Aerobics, Ambassador Program, Black Student Union, CA Super Fans, Chamber, Classics Club, Community Service Club, Cushing Chorus, Dance Club, Debate Team, E-sports Club, Economics Team, Environmental Action Coalition, Ethics Committee, Gold Key Society, Habitat for Humanity, Kindness Club, PRIDE, Student Leader Program, Winter Musical, Writing Center Tutors