Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Purdue University Fort Wayne's yield is 8 pts higher than Western Michigan's
Yield rate - 2
Purdue University Fort Wayne admits 84% vs. 85% at Western Michigan
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
- Western MichiganAccessible
- Purdue University Fort WayneOpen
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 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Western MichiganTest-blind
- Purdue University Fort WayneTest-optional
How they read a record
Western Michigan
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Purdue University Fort Wayne
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Western Michigan | Purdue University Fort Wayne |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | 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)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why