Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Lander's yield is 8 pts higher than Indiana State's
Yield rate - 2
Indiana State admits 81% vs. 81% at Lander
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
- Indiana StateOpen
- LanderAccessible
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
- Indiana StateTest-blind
- LanderTest-optional
How they read a record
Indiana State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Lander
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Indiana State | Lander |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | 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