<p>Honestly, don’t even consider the admittance rate. It really doesn’t matter that much among schools of comparable quality (I’m assuming you’re looking at very selective schools). If you’re looking at the vast majority of universities in the United States, they have admit rates well over 50%. It’s only the top 50 or so that begin to get very selective, especially the top 25-30. Beyond that, just look for schools that fit your interests best. Something I learned from the admissions process is that the lowest admission rates don’t necessarily correlate to the best fit. Happy always beats unhappy, no matter how selective your school is. Just something to keep in mind.</p>