Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Muskingum's yield is 9 pts higher than Anderson's
Yield rate - 2
Anderson's SAT midpoint is 17 points higher than Muskingum's
SAT midpoint - 3
Anderson admits 79% vs. 82% at Muskingum
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
- MuskingumOpen
- AndersonOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- MuskingumTest-optional
- AndersonTest-optional
How they read a record
Muskingum
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Anderson
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Muskingum | Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | 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