Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango's yield is 17 pts higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's
Yield rate - 2
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts admits 90% vs. 92% at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
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
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State ShenangoOpen
- Massachusetts College of Liberal ArtsOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State ShenangoTest-optional
- Massachusetts College of Liberal ArtsTest-blind
How they read a record
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| 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