Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Oakland City's yield is 12 pts higher than Southwestern Adventist's
Yield rate - 2
Southwestern Adventist admits 78% vs. 83% at Oakland City
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
- Oakland CityAccessible
- Southwestern AdventistAccessible
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 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Oakland CityTest-blind
- Southwestern AdventistTest-optional
How they read a record
Oakland City
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Southwestern Adventist
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Oakland City | Southwestern Adventist |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | 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