Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Wagner's yield is 13 pts higher than Mount Saint Mary's
Yield rate - 2
Wagner admits 88% vs. 89% at Mount Saint Mary
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
- Mount Saint MaryOpen
- WagnerAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Mount Saint MaryTest-optional
- WagnerTest-optional
How they read a record
Mount Saint Mary
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Wagner
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Mount Saint Mary | Wagner |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | 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