Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Puerto Rico at Ponce's yield is 64 pts higher than Alcorn State's
Yield rate - 2
Alcorn State admits 45% vs. 52% at U. Puerto Rico at Ponce
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 PonceSelective
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 PonceTest-blind
How they read a record
Alcorn State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
U. Puerto Rico at Ponce
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Alcorn State | U. Puerto Rico at Ponce |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Required |
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