Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. St Thomas's SAT midpoint is 72 points higher than Point Loma Nazarene's
SAT midpoint - 2
Point Loma Nazarene's yield is 1 pts higher than U. St Thomas's
Yield rate - 3
Point Loma Nazarene admits 84% vs. 85% at U. St Thomas
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
- Point Loma NazareneSelective
- U. St ThomasSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Point Loma NazareneTest-optional
- U. St ThomasTest-optional
How they read a record
Point Loma Nazarene
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
U. St Thomas
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Point Loma Nazarene | U. St Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | 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