Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Pittsburg State's yield is 10 pts higher than Northwest Missouri State's
Yield rate - 2
Northwest Missouri State admits 86% vs. 89% at Pittsburg State
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
- Pittsburg StateOpen
- Northwest Missouri StateOpen
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 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Pittsburg StateTest-optional
- Northwest Missouri StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Pittsburg State
GPA is required.
Northwest Missouri State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Pittsburg State | Northwest Missouri State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not 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