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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

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The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.

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Rank	Institution	Selectivity Index	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Hillsdale College	2.6293	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	26030	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 97% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. All students have to take courses on the “Great Books” and the United States Constitution. 78% will graduate within 4 years. Selectivity Index 2.6 76.6% Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $26,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Cedarville University	0.4445	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $18,776 per student on average. Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
3	Trevecca Nazarene University	0.3862	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 35.5% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
4	Lake Erie College	0.3812	64.12	970 – 1,160	22322	43959	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Lake Erie College Painesville, OH Located in Painesville, Lake Erie College accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Lake Erie College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Lake Erie College, there is a 62% first year retention rate and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 46.2% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $22,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,959
5	Malone University	0.3031	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Selectivity Index 0.3 6.3% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
6	Ursuline College	0.2635	84.01	980 – 1,190	17678	45646	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH Ursuline College is a private liberal arts school founded in 1871 as a Catholic women's college. While men can attend this school today, the school continues to provide a woman-focused education and the majority of students are women....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.7% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,678 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,646
7	Kentucky Wesleyan College	0.254	67.05	1,010 – 1,210	20867	35895	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY Located in Owensboro, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Kentucky Wesleyan College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 33% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 22.9% Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,867 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,895
8	Walsh University	0.2388	78.15	1,040 – 1,260	21009	50090	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 11.4% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
9	The University of Findlay	0.2195	86.15	1,010 – 1,240	26215	49757	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference The University of Findlay Findlay, OH Located in Findlay, The University of Findlay accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 72% and 47% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,757
10	Northwood University	0.2185	83.9	970 – 1,180	26429	54058	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Northwood University Midland, MI Found in Midland, Northwood University accepts 84% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 16.8% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $26,429 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,058
11	Ashland University	0.2184	80.53	1,040 – 1,250	21971	47722	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Ashland University Ashland, OH Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,971 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,722
12	Tiffin University	0.1559	79.77	860 – 1,120	24516	42475	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Tiffin University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Tiffin University, there is a 60% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,516 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,475
13	Thomas More University	0.1395	97.03	1,040 – 1,190	21314	47148	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY Located in Crestview Hills, Thomas More University accepts 97% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Thomas More University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 5.4% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,148
14	Ohio Dominican University	0.1195	94.23	1,040 – 1,310	21006	43933	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH Based in Columbus, Ohio Dominican University accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school. 64% of students continued their studies at Ohio Dominican......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 41.7% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,933