Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Tennessee Wesleyan's yield is 19 pts higher than Thiel's
Yield rate - 2
Tennessee Wesleyan admits 69% vs. 72% at Thiel
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
- ThielAccessible
- Tennessee WesleyanAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- ThielTest-blind
- Tennessee WesleyanTest-optional
How they read a record
Thiel
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Tennessee Wesleyan
GPA and tests are both very important; class rank is important. 42% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Thiel | Tennessee Wesleyan |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Very important |
| Essay | Considered | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | 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)
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