Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Purdue University Northwest's yield is 8 pts higher than Western Illinois's
Yield rate - 2
Western Illinois admits 71% vs. 72% at Purdue University Northwest
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
- Purdue University NorthwestAccessible
- Western IllinoisAccessible
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 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Purdue University NorthwestTest-optional
- Western IllinoisTest-blind
How they read a record
Purdue University Northwest
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Western Illinois
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Purdue University Northwest | Western Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | 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 | 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