Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Marian's yield is 9 pts higher than Dean's
Yield rate - 2
Dean admits 74% vs. 75% at Marian
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Acceptance rate
Dean74%Most selective
Marian75%
Applicants
Dean4.6KMost
Marian1.6K
Admitted
Dean3.4KMost
Marian1.2K
Yield rate
Dean9%
Marian18%Highest
Quad's selectivity
- DeanAccessible
- MarianAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Women admitted
Dean76%
Marian80%
Men admitted
Dean71%
Marian68%
Test scores
None of these colleges report SAT total ranges.
None of these colleges report ACT composite ranges.
Submitted SAT
DeanNot reported
Marian0%
Submitted ACT
DeanNot reported
Marian0%
Test policy
- DeanTest-blind
- MarianTest-optional
How they read a record
Dean
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Marian
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Dean | Marian |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| 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