Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Northwest Missouri State's yield is 7 pts higher than Northern Michigan's
Yield rate - 2
Northern Michigan admits 84% vs. 86% at Northwest Missouri State
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
- Northwest Missouri StateOpen
- Northern MichiganAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Northwest Missouri StateTest-optional
- Northern MichiganTest-blind
How they read a record
Northwest Missouri State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Northern Michigan
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Northwest Missouri State | Northern Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not 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 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