Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Hillsdale's yield is 36 pts higher than Providence's
Yield rate - 2
Hillsdale is 2.5× more selective than Providence
Acceptance rate - 3
Hillsdale's SAT midpoint is 85 points higher than Providence's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- HillsdaleHighly selective
- ProvidenceVery selective
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 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- HillsdaleTest-optional
- ProvidenceTest-optional
How they read a record
Hillsdale
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is considered. 94% 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.
Providence
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Hillsdale | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Important | Considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | 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