Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Western Kentucky's yield is 15 pts higher than Ferris State's
Yield rate - 2
Ferris State's SAT midpoint is 60 points higher than Western Kentucky's
SAT midpoint - 3
Ferris State admits 91% vs. 94% at Western Kentucky
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
- Western KentuckyOpen
- Ferris 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 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Western KentuckyTest-optional
- Ferris StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Western Kentucky
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Ferris State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Western Kentucky | Ferris State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| 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)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why