Key differences on Getting in
- 1
William Penn's yield is 23 pts higher than Russell Sage's
Yield rate - 2
William Penn admits 52% vs. 53% at Russell Sage
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
- William PennAccessible
- Russell SageSelective
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
- William PennTest-optional
- Russell SageTest-blind
How they read a record
William Penn
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Russell Sage
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | William Penn | Russell Sage |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not 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