Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Pittsburgh-Greensburg's yield is 9 pts higher than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's
Yield rate - 2
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's SAT midpoint is 31 points higher than U. Pittsburgh-Greensburg's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Pittsburgh-Greensburg admits 95% vs. 99% at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
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 ScrantonOpen
- U. Pittsburgh-GreensburgOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State ScrantonTest-optional
- U. Pittsburgh-GreensburgTest-optional
How they read a record
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
U. Pittsburgh-Greensburg
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | U. Pittsburgh-Greensburg |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not 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