<p>The secret formula for calculating the percent difference is as follows. This assumes that you want to know how much higher (or lower) the male acceptance rate (M) is, relative to the female rate (F):</p>
<p>(M / F * 100) – 100</p>
<p>So at Pomona, (20.3 / 12.7 * 100) – 100 = 59.8 %
Or at Skidmore, (34.7 / 27.3 * 100) – 100 = 27.1 %</p>
<p>The absolute differentials are nearly identical (7.6 vs. 7.4), but this is more significant at Pomona, where the acceptance rates are lower overall. I posted an incorrect Skidmore number in Post 4 above, but it doesn’t change the conclusion. If the male acceptance rate is lower for a particular school, then the calculated result will be negative. </p>
<p>You can also calculate the percent difference as per Post 36</p>