Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's SAT midpoint is 35 points higher than Pennsylvania Western's
SAT midpoint - 2
Pennsylvania Western's yield is 3 pts higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania's
Yield rate - 3
Indiana University of Pennsylvania admits 91% vs. 94% at Pennsylvania Western
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
- Indiana University of PennsylvaniaOpen
- Pennsylvania WesternOpen
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
- Indiana University of PennsylvaniaTest-optional
- Pennsylvania WesternTest-optional
How they read a record
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Pennsylvania Western
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Western |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | 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