Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Ottawa University-Surprise's yield is 13 pts higher than Cedar Crest's
Yield rate - 2
Ottawa University-Surprise admits 78% vs. 84% at Cedar Crest
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
- Ottawa University-SurpriseOpen
- Cedar CrestAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Ottawa University-SurpriseTest-optional
- Cedar CrestTest-blind
How they read a record
Ottawa University-Surprise
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
Cedar Crest
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Ottawa University-Surprise | Cedar Crest |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| 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