Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Ouachita Baptist's yield is 16 pts higher than Chatham's
Yield rate - 2
Chatham admits 62% vs. 68% at Ouachita Baptist
Acceptance rate - 3
Chatham's SAT midpoint is 8 points higher than Ouachita Baptist's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- ChathamSelective
- Ouachita BaptistSelective
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
- ChathamTest-optional
- Ouachita BaptistTest-optional
How they read a record
Chatham
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Ouachita Baptist
The high school record is required; GPA and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Chatham | Ouachita Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | 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