Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Wisconsin-Stout's yield is 9 pts higher than Northern Michigan's
Yield rate - 2
Northern Michigan admits 84% vs. 88% at U. Wisconsin-Stout
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
- Northern MichiganAccessible
- U. Wisconsin-StoutAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
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Test policy
- Northern MichiganTest-blind
- U. Wisconsin-StoutTest-optional
How they read a record
Northern Michigan
GPA and the high school record are required.
U. Wisconsin-Stout
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Northern Michigan | U. Wisconsin-Stout |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not 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)
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