Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Cedar Crest's yield is 3 pts higher than Guilford's
Yield rate - 2
Guilford admits 80% vs. 84% at Cedar Crest
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
- GuilfordAccessible
- Cedar CrestAccessible
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 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- GuilfordTest-optional
- Cedar CrestTest-blind
How they read a record
Guilford
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
Cedar Crest
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Guilford | Cedar Crest |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| 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