Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Ripon's yield is 1 pts higher than Westminster's
Yield rate - 2
Ripon's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Westminster's
SAT midpoint - 3
Westminster admits 79% vs. 80% at Ripon
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
- RiponAccessible
- WestminsterAccessible
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 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- RiponTest-optional
- WestminsterTest-optional
How they read a record
Ripon
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Westminster
and tests are both very important; GPA and class rank are both important. 36% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Ripon | Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Important |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | 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