Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's yield is 48 pts higher than Houghton's
Yield rate - 2
Houghton admits 89% vs. 96% at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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
- Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryOpen
- HoughtonAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 22–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryTest-blind
- HoughtonTest-optional
How they read a record
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
GPA and the high school record are required.
Houghton
GPA is required; the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Houghton |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | 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 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