Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Pittsburg State's yield is 18 pts higher than Plymouth State's
Yield rate - 2
Plymouth State admits 88% vs. 89% at Pittsburg 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
- Plymouth StateOpen
- Pittsburg StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Plymouth StateTest-blind
- Pittsburg StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Plymouth State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Pittsburg State
GPA is required.
What they look at
| Factor | Plymouth State | Pittsburg State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | 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