When comparing acceptance numbers among similarly ranked institutions for the Classes of 2028 and 2029, notable shifts emerge. Dartmouth College (ranked No. 15) saw a slight increase in accepted students, from 1,685 for the Class of 2028 to 1,702 for 2029. Rice University (No. 18) experienced a more significant rise, admitting 2,597 students in 2028 and increasing to 2,852 in 2029. Conversely, Vanderbilt University (also No. 18) reduced its number of accepted students from 2,401 in 2028 to 2,302 in 2029. Similarly, the University of Notre Dame (also tied at No. 18) decreased its acceptances slightly, from 3,324 to 3,186. These fluctuations highlight varying institutional strategies in managing class sizes and selectivity year over year.