Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. San Diego admits 52% vs. 63% at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Acceptance rate - 2
U. San Diego's yield is 0 pts higher than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteVery selective
- U. San DiegoVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 26–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTest-optional
- U. San DiegoTest-blind
How they read a record
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
U. San Diego
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | U. San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | 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