Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Dakota State's yield is 7 pts higher than Western Colorado's
Yield rate - 2
Dakota State's SAT midpoint is 57 points higher than Western Colorado's
SAT midpoint - 3
Dakota State admits 88% vs. 100% at Western Colorado
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
- Western ColoradoOpen
- Dakota StateAccessible
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 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Western ColoradoTest-optional
- Dakota StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Western Colorado
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
Dakota State
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Western Colorado | Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | 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