Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Emporia State's yield is 13 pts higher than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona's
Yield rate - 2
Emporia State admits 98% vs. 98% at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
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 AltoonaOpen
- Emporia StateOpen
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 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State AltoonaTest-optional
- Emporia StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Emporia State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Emporia State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| 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