Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Asbury's yield is 16 pts higher than Northwest Nazarene's
Yield rate - 2
Asbury admits 63% vs. 65% at Northwest Nazarene
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
- Northwest NazareneAccessible
- AsburySelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Northwest NazareneTest-optional
- AsburyTest-blind
How they read a record
Northwest Nazarene
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Asbury
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Northwest Nazarene | Asbury |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| 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