Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design's yield is 3 pts higher than North Central's
Yield rate - 2
North Central admits 99% vs. 99% at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
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
- North CentralOpen
- Pennsylvania College of Art and DesignOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- North CentralTest-blind
- Pennsylvania College of Art and DesignTest-blind
How they read a record
North Central
GPA and the high school record are required.
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | North Central | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| 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