Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Ramapo College of New Jersey's yield is 7 pts higher than Western Illinois's
Yield rate - 2
Ramapo College of New Jersey admits 71% vs. 71% at Western Illinois
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
- Ramapo College of New JerseySelective
- Western IllinoisAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Ramapo College of New JerseyTest-optional
- Western IllinoisTest-blind
How they read a record
Ramapo College of New Jersey
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Western Illinois
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Western Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not 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