Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Ohio Northern's yield is 10 pts higher than Clarkson's
Yield rate - 2
Clarkson's SAT midpoint is 7 points higher than Ohio Northern's
SAT midpoint - 3
Ohio Northern admits 74% vs. 77% at Clarkson
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
- Ohio NorthernSelective
- ClarksonSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Ohio NorthernTest-optional
- ClarksonTest-optional
How they read a record
Ohio Northern
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Clarkson
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Ohio Northern | Clarkson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not 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