Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Marist's yield is 2 pts higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute's
Yield rate - 2
Marist admits 57% vs. 60% at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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
- Worcester Polytechnic InstituteVery selective
- MaristSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Worcester Polytechnic InstituteTest-blind
- MaristTest-optional
How they read a record
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. 80% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Marist
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Marist |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | 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;Worcester Polytechnic Institute Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;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