Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Clarkson's yield is 79 pts higher than Southwestern Adventist's
Yield rate - 2
Clarkson admits 78% vs. 78% at Southwestern Adventist
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
- Southwestern AdventistAccessible
- ClarksonAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Southwestern AdventistTest-optional
- ClarksonTest-blind
How they read a record
Southwestern Adventist
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Clarkson
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Southwestern Adventist | Clarkson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | 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