Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. North Carolina at Greensboro's yield is 3 pts higher than Portland State's
Yield rate - 2
U. North Carolina at Greensboro admits 89% vs. 91% at Portland State
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
- U. North Carolina at GreensboroAccessible
- Portland StateOpen
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
- U. North Carolina at GreensboroTest-optional
- Portland StateTest-optional
How they read a record
U. North Carolina at Greensboro
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Portland State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. North Carolina at Greensboro | Portland State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | 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