Key differences on Getting in
- 1
John Brown's yield is 14 pts higher than DeSales's
Yield rate - 2
John Brown's SAT midpoint is 30 points higher than DeSales's
SAT midpoint - 3
John Brown admits 76% vs. 77% at DeSales
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
- DeSalesAccessible
- John BrownSelective
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 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- DeSalesTest-optional
- John BrownTest-optional
How they read a record
DeSales
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
John Brown
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | DeSales | John Brown |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | 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