Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Nebraska at Omaha's yield is 4 pts higher than Illinois State's
Yield rate - 2
U. Nebraska at Omaha admits 87% vs. 88% at Illinois 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
- Illinois StateAccessible
- U. Nebraska at OmahaAccessible
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 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Illinois StateTest-optional
- U. Nebraska at OmahaTest scores required
How they read a record
Illinois State
GPA and the high school record are required.
U. Nebraska at Omaha
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Illinois State | U. Nebraska at Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | 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