Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Utah State's yield is 6 pts higher than Appalachian State's
Yield rate - 2
Appalachian State's SAT midpoint is 20 points higher than Utah State's
SAT midpoint - 3
Appalachian State admits 90% vs. 92% at Utah State
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
- Utah StateOpen
- Appalachian StateAccessible
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 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Utah StateTest-optional
- Appalachian StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Utah State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Appalachian State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Utah State | Appalachian State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not 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