Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Nebraska at Kearney's yield is 4 pts higher than Ferris State's
Yield rate - 2
U. Nebraska at Kearney's SAT midpoint is 10 points higher than Ferris State's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Nebraska at Kearney admits 89% vs. 91% at Ferris State
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
- Ferris StateOpen
- U. Nebraska at KearneyOpen
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 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Ferris StateTest-optional
- U. Nebraska at KearneyTest-optional
How they read a record
Ferris State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
U. Nebraska at Kearney
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Ferris State | U. Nebraska at Kearney |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | 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