Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Brigham Young's yield is 65 pts higher than Ithaca's
Yield rate - 2
Brigham Young's SAT midpoint is 55 points higher than Ithaca's
SAT midpoint - 3
Brigham Young admits 68% vs. 69% at Ithaca
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
- Brigham YoungVery selective
- IthacaSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 23–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Brigham YoungTest-optional
- IthacaTest-optional
How they read a record
Brigham Young
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Ithaca
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Brigham Young | Ithaca |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | 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