Key differences on Getting in
- 1
North Dakota State's yield is 8 pts higher than U. Wyoming's
Yield rate - 2
North Dakota State admits 95% vs. 97% at U. Wyoming
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. WyomingOpen
- North Dakota 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 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
- U. WyomingTest-blind
- North Dakota StateTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Wyoming
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. 43% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
North Dakota State
GPA is very important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Wyoming | North Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| 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 | Required | Not considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:University of Wyoming (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;University of Wyoming Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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