Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Yeshiva's yield is 47 pts higher than Union's
Yield rate - 2
Union admits 44% vs. 56% at Yeshiva
Acceptance rate - 3
Yeshiva's SAT midpoint is 30 points higher than Union's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- YeshivaVery selective
- UnionVery 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 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- YeshivaTest-blind
- UnionTest-optional
How they read a record
Yeshiva
and tests are both very important. 38% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
Union
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important.
What they look at
| Factor | Yeshiva | Union |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Important |
| Essay | Very important | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Yeshiva University Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;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