Key differences on Getting in
- 1
North Dakota State's yield is 17 pts higher than U. Maine's
Yield rate - 2
North Dakota State admits 95% vs. 97% at U. Maine
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
- North Dakota StateOpen
- U. MaineOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- North Dakota StateTest-optional
- U. MaineTest-blind
How they read a record
North Dakota State
GPA is very important; tests are considered.
U. Maine
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | North Dakota State | U. Maine |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | 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