Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Brigham Young's yield is 66 pts higher than Siena's
Yield rate - 2
Brigham Young's SAT midpoint is 130 points higher than Siena's
SAT midpoint - 3
Brigham Young admits 68% vs. 69% at Siena
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
- SienaSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. 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
- SienaTest-optional
How they read a record
Brigham Young
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Siena
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Brigham Young | Siena |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not 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)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why