Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Faulkner's yield is 22 pts higher than Mount Saint Mary's's
Yield rate - 2
Faulkner admits 73% vs. 73% at Mount Saint Mary's
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Mount Saint Mary'sAccessible
- FaulknerAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Mount Saint Mary'sTest-blind
- FaulknerTest-optional
How they read a record
Mount Saint Mary's
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
Faulkner
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Mount Saint Mary's | Faulkner |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why