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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	2.6805	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	23993	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. 76% will graduate within 4 years. Selectivity Index 2.7 10.7% Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $23,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Cedarville University	0.5208	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	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 $20,740 per student on average. Selectivity Index 0.5 8.8% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
3	Northwood University	0.4427	64.51	950 – 1,160	25549	54058	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Northwood University Midland, MI Found in Midland, Northwood University accepts 65% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 89.5% Acceptance Rate 64.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,058
4	Malone University	0.3044	75.86	970 – 1,180	22390	43056	#4 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 6.0% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
5	Ursuline College	0.2872	74.93	1,030 – 1,200	16350	45646	#5 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 9.0% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,646
6	Lake Erie College	0.2801	70.36	970 – 1,180	22892	43959	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Lake Erie College Painesville, OH Located in Painesville, Lake Erie College accepted 70% 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 59% first year retention rate and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 26.5% Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,959
7	Walsh University	0.2757	70.74	1,040 – 1,280	23933	50090	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 72% of students continued their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 14.4% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
8	Kentucky Wesleyan College	0.2473	71.6	890 – 1,140	20999	35895	#8 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 72%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Kentucky Wesleyan College, there is a 53% first year retention rate and around 41% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 8.2% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,895
9	Ashland University	0.2084	76.4	1,040 – 1,210	22610	47722	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Ashland University Ashland, OH Found in Ashland, Ashland University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Ashland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and its......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 5.3% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,722
10	The University of Findlay	0.2043	83.37	1,010 – 1,240	27297	49757	#10 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 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and 50%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 6.6% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $27,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,757
11	Thomas More University	0.1387	90.35	1,080 – 1,280	22297	47148	#11 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 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Thomas More University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 0.1% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,148
12	Tiffin University	0.1357	80.05	870 – 1,090	26068	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 $75 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Tiffin University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and a 36% four year graduation......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 18.0% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,475
13	Ohio Dominican University	0.1207	94.23	1,040 – 1,310	21032	43933	#13 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 . Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school. 64% of students continued their studies at Ohio Dominican University after completing their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 41.6% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,032 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,933

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

2.7 10.7%

20.7%

1,350 – 1,480

$23,993

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.5 8.8%

65.3%

1,120 – 1,350

$27,150

$47,937

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.4 89.5%

64.5%

950 – 1,160

$25,549

$54,058

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.3 6.0%

75.9%

970 – 1,180

$22,390

$43,056

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.3 9.0%

74.9%

1,030 – 1,200

$16,350

$45,646

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.3 26.5%

70.4%

970 – 1,180

$22,892

$43,959

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.3 14.4%

70.7%

1,040 – 1,280

$23,933

$50,090

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.2 8.2%

71.6%

890 – 1,140

$20,999

$35,895

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.2 5.3%

76.4%

1,040 – 1,210

$22,610

$47,722

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.2 6.6%

83.4%

1,010 – 1,240

$27,297

$49,757

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.1 0.1%

90.4%

1,080 – 1,280

$22,297

$47,148

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.1 18.0%

80.1%

870 – 1,090

$26,068

$42,475

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

0.1 41.6%

94.2%

1,040 – 1,310

$21,032

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0.3
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0.2
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0.2
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0.2
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0.1
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0.1
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