Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Northwestern-St Paul's yield is 9 pts higher than Saint Johns's
Yield rate - 2
Saint Johns's SAT midpoint is 15 points higher than U. Northwestern-St Paul's
SAT midpoint - 3
Saint Johns admits 91% vs. 93% at U. Northwestern-St 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
- Saint JohnsAccessible
- U. Northwestern-St PaulOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Saint JohnsTest-optional
- U. Northwestern-St PaulTest-optional
How they read a record
Saint Johns
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
U. Northwestern-St Paul
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Saint Johns | U. Northwestern-St Paul |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | 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