Key differences on Getting in
- 1
College of Saint Mary's yield is 5 pts higher than Sterling's
Yield rate - 2
College of Saint Mary admits 45% vs. 48% at Sterling
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
- SterlingAccessible
- College of Saint MarySelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- SterlingTest-optional
- College of Saint MaryTest-optional
How they read a record
Sterling
GPA and the high school record are required.
College of Saint Mary
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Sterling | College of Saint Mary |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | 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)
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