Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Brigham Young University-Hawaii's yield is 57 pts higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute's
Yield rate - 2
Brigham Young University-Hawaii admits 47% vs. 60% at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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 Young University-HawaiiSelective
- Worcester Polytechnic InstituteVery selective
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 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Brigham Young University-HawaiiTest scores required
- Worcester Polytechnic InstituteTest-blind
How they read a record
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. 80% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | 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 release;Worcester Polytechnic Institute Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicantsAbout 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