Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Wisconsin-La Crosse's yield is 29 pts higher than Miami University-Oxford's
Yield rate - 2
Miami University-Oxford admits 75% vs. 76% at U. Wisconsin-La Crosse
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
- U. Wisconsin-La CrosseSelective
- Miami University-OxfordSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Wisconsin-La CrosseTest-optional
- Miami University-OxfordTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Wisconsin-La Crosse
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Miami University-Oxford
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important. 60% of first-years 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 | U. Wisconsin-La Crosse | Miami University-Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Very important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not 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 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