Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Puerto Rico at Cayey's yield is 56 pts higher than Alcorn State's
Yield rate - 2
U. Puerto Rico at Cayey's SAT midpoint is 124 points higher than Alcorn State's
SAT midpoint - 3
Alcorn State admits 45% vs. 53% at U. Puerto Rico at Cayey
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
- Alcorn StateAccessible
- U. Puerto Rico at CayeySelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 600–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Alcorn StateTest scores required
- U. Puerto Rico at CayeyTest scores required
How they read a record
Alcorn State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
U. Puerto Rico at Cayey
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Alcorn State | U. Puerto Rico at Cayey |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not 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