Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Valdosta State's yield is 14 pts higher than Northern Illinois's
Yield rate - 2
Northern Illinois admits 70% vs. 72% at Valdosta 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
- Valdosta StateAccessible
- Northern IllinoisAccessible
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 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Valdosta StateRequired for some applicants
- Northern IllinoisTest-blind
How they read a record
Valdosta State
GPA and tests are both very important. 28% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Northern Illinois
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Valdosta State | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not 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;Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;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