Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods admits 72% vs. 78% at Buena Vista
Acceptance rate - 2
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods's yield is 0 pts higher than Buena Vista's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Buena VistaAccessible
- Saint Mary-of-the-WoodsAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Buena VistaTest-optional
- Saint Mary-of-the-WoodsTest-optional
How they read a record
Buena Vista
GPA is required; the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Buena Vista | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
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