Key differences on Getting in
- 1
St Catherine's yield is 8 pts higher than Fairleigh Dickinson's
Yield rate - 2
St Catherine admits 92% vs. 95% at Fairleigh Dickinson
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
- Fairleigh DickinsonOpen
- St CatherineOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Fairleigh DickinsonTest-optional
- St CatherineTest-optional
How they read a record
Fairleigh Dickinson
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
St Catherine
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Fairleigh Dickinson | St Catherine |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | 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