Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's yield is 13 pts higher than Central Michigan's
Yield rate - 2
Central Michigan's SAT midpoint is 15 points higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania's
SAT midpoint - 3
Central Michigan admits 90% vs. 91% at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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
- Central MichiganOpen
- Indiana University of PennsylvaniaOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Central MichiganTest-optional
- Indiana University of PennsylvaniaTest-optional
How they read a record
Central Michigan
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 38% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Central Michigan | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | 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 | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Central Michigan University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Central Michigan University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Central Michigan University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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