Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Yeshiva's yield is 34 pts higher than St Olaf's
Yield rate - 2
Yeshiva's SAT midpoint is 40 points higher than St Olaf's
SAT midpoint - 3
St Olaf admits 48% vs. 56% at Yeshiva
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
- St OlafVery selective
- YeshivaVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- St OlafTest-optional
- YeshivaTest-blind
How they read a record
St Olaf
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Yeshiva
and tests are both very important. 38% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | St Olaf | Yeshiva |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | 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 release;Yeshiva University Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicantsAbout 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