Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Mercyhurst's yield is 3 pts higher than Otterbein's
Yield rate - 2
Mercyhurst admits 81% vs. 85% at Otterbein
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
- MercyhurstAccessible
- OtterbeinAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- MercyhurstTest-blind
- OtterbeinTest-optional
How they read a record
Mercyhurst
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Otterbein
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Mercyhurst | Otterbein |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | 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)
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