Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Concordia University-Saint Paul's yield is 2 pts higher than Pacific Lutheran's
Yield rate - 2
Pacific Lutheran admits 78% vs. 79% at Concordia University-Saint Paul
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
- Concordia University-Saint PaulAccessible
- Pacific LutheranAccessible
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
- Concordia University-Saint PaulTest-blind
- Pacific LutheranTest-optional
How they read a record
Concordia University-Saint Paul
GPA is required.
Pacific Lutheran
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Pacific Lutheran |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| 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