Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Saint Vincent's yield is 11 pts higher than Alma's
Yield rate - 2
Alma admits 57% vs. 62% at Saint Vincent
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
- Saint VincentSelective
- AlmaSelective
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 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Saint VincentTest-optional
- AlmaTest-blind
How they read a record
Saint Vincent
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Alma
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Saint Vincent | Alma |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | 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