Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. South Carolina-Upstate's yield is 16 pts higher than Northeastern Illinois's
Yield rate - 2
U. South Carolina-Upstate admits 67% vs. 75% at Northeastern Illinois
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
- Northeastern IllinoisOpen
- U. South Carolina-UpstateAccessible
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 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Northeastern IllinoisTest-blind
- U. South Carolina-UpstateTest-optional
How they read a record
Northeastern Illinois
GPA is required.
U. South Carolina-Upstate
The high school record and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Northeastern Illinois | U. South Carolina-Upstate |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Not considered |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | 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 | 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