Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Union's yield is 18 pts higher than Illinois Wesleyan's
Yield rate - 2
Illinois Wesleyan is 1.5× more selective than Union
Acceptance rate - 3
Union's SAT midpoint is 45 points higher than Illinois Wesleyan's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Illinois WesleyanVery selective
- UnionSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Illinois WesleyanTest-optional
- UnionTest-optional
How they read a record
Illinois Wesleyan
is very important; class rank and tests are both important.
Union
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Illinois Wesleyan | Union |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | 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