Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Central Washington admits 91% vs. 94% at Wichita State
Acceptance rate - 2
Wichita State's yield is 0 pts higher than Central Washington's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Central WashingtonOpen
- Wichita StateOpen
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
- Central WashingtonTest-blind
- Wichita StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Central Washington
GPA and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Wichita State
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Central Washington | Wichita State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | 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