Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Northwestern State University of Louisiana's yield is 26 pts higher than Salem State's
Yield rate - 2
Northwestern State University of Louisiana admits 93% vs. 96% at Salem State
Acceptance rate - 3
Northwestern State University of Louisiana's SAT midpoint is 4 points higher than Salem State's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Northwestern State University of LouisianaOpen
- Salem 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 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Northwestern State University of LouisianaTest-optional
- Salem StateTest-blind
How they read a record
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Salem State
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important. 21% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Salem State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Very important |
| Essay | Not considered | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Very important |
| Work experience | Not considered | Very important |
| 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 release;Salem State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Salem State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Salem State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About 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