Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southern Connecticut State's yield is 2 pts higher than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's
Yield rate - 2
Southern Connecticut State admits 91% vs. 97% at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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 AbingtonOpen
- Southern Connecticut 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 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State AbingtonTest-optional
- Southern Connecticut StateTest-blind
How they read a record
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Southern Connecticut State
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 Abington | Southern Connecticut State |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | 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