* Accepted: This generally means the college has reviewed your application and found it to be satisfactory. It signifies a positive response, indicating they are favorably inclined towards your candidacy. However, it doesn't always guarantee admission. Sometimes, "accepted" might mean you've been accepted *to a waitlist* or accepted *conditionally* (meaning you need to meet certain requirements before final admission).
* Admitted: This is the definitive, final acceptance. It means you've been officially offered a place at the college and your acceptance is confirmed. It's the stage after any conditional requirements are met or a waitlist offer is extended and accepted. You're officially a student.
In short: "Accepted" is a step along the way; "admitted" is the final destination. You can be accepted but not admitted, but you can't be admitted without being accepted at some prior point.