Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Northwestern State University of Louisiana's yield is 29 pts higher than Sonoma State's
Yield rate - 2
Northwestern State University of Louisiana admits 93% vs. 93% at Sonoma State
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
- Sonoma StateOpen
- Northwestern State University of LouisianaOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Sonoma StateTest-blind
- Northwestern State University of LouisianaTest-optional
How they read a record
Sonoma State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Sonoma State | Northwestern State University of Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not 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