Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southern Virginia's yield is 1 pts higher than Wilmington's
Yield rate - 2
Wilmington admits 92% vs. 96% at Southern Virginia
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
- WilmingtonOpen
- Southern VirginiaOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- WilmingtonTest-optional
- Southern VirginiaTest-blind
How they read a record
Wilmington
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Southern Virginia
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Wilmington | Southern Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | 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