Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Pennsylvania Western's yield is 9 pts higher than U. Nebraska at Kearney's
Yield rate - 2
Pennsylvania Western's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than U. Nebraska at Kearney's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Nebraska at Kearney admits 89% vs. 94% at Pennsylvania Western
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
- U. Nebraska at KearneyOpen
- Pennsylvania WesternOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Nebraska at KearneyTest-optional
- Pennsylvania WesternTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Nebraska at Kearney
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
Pennsylvania Western
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Nebraska at Kearney | Pennsylvania Western |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | 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