Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Hillsdale's yield is 37 pts higher than Wofford's
Yield rate - 2
Hillsdale is 2.5× more selective than Wofford
Acceptance rate - 3
Hillsdale's SAT midpoint is 134 points higher than Wofford'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
- WoffordVery 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 23–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- HillsdaleTest-optional
- WoffordTest-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.
Wofford
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Hillsdale | Wofford |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Important | Considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | 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