Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Cedar Crest's yield is 3 pts higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms's
Yield rate - 2
Cedar Crest admits 84% vs. 85% at College of Our Lady of the Elms
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
- College of Our Lady of the ElmsAccessible
- Cedar CrestAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- College of Our Lady of the ElmsTest-optional
- Cedar CrestTest-blind
How they read a record
College of Our Lady of the Elms
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Cedar Crest
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | College of Our Lady of the Elms | Cedar Crest |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | 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

