Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Marian's yield is 9 pts higher than Dean's
Yield rate - 2
Dean admits 74% vs. 75% at Marian
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Acceptance rate
Marian75%
Dean74%Most selective
Applicants
Marian1.6K
Dean4.6KMost
Admitted
Marian1.2K
Dean3.4KMost
Yield rate
Marian18%Highest
Dean9%
Quad's selectivity
- MarianAccessible
- DeanAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Women admitted
Marian80%
Dean76%
Men admitted
Marian68%
Dean71%
Test scores
None of these colleges report SAT total ranges.
None of these colleges report ACT composite ranges.
Submitted SAT
Marian0%
DeanNot reported
Submitted ACT
Marian0%
DeanNot reported
Test policy
- MarianTest-optional
- DeanTest-blind
How they read a record
Marian
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
Dean
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Marian | Dean |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | 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