Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Shepherd's yield is 12 pts higher than U. Wisconsin-Superior's
Yield rate - 2
U. Wisconsin-Superior admits 93% vs. 97% at Shepherd
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-SuperiorOpen
- ShepherdOpen
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 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Wisconsin-SuperiorTest-optional
- ShepherdTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Wisconsin-Superior
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Shepherd
GPA is required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Wisconsin-Superior | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | 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