Key differences on Getting in
- 1
East Tennessee State's yield is 10 pts higher than Oakland's
Yield rate - 2
Oakland's SAT midpoint is 40 points higher than East Tennessee State's
SAT midpoint - 3
East Tennessee State admits 86% vs. 88% at Oakland
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
- East Tennessee StateAccessible
- OaklandOpen
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 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- East Tennessee StateTest-optional
- OaklandTest-optional
How they read a record
East Tennessee State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Oakland
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | East Tennessee State | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not 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