College comparison

California State University-Monterey Bay vs State University of New York at Cortland

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA	State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY
Acceptance rateState University of New York at Cortland is more selective	97%	60%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,819	5,901
Avg net price	$13,663	$22,345
Median earnings (10 yr)State University of New York at Cortland reports higher median earnings	$59,247	$60,236
Graduation rate	59%	68%
Median debt	$12,750	$21,500
Economic mobility	3.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is California State University-Monterey Bay or State University of New York at Cortland harder to get into?

State University of New York at Cortland is more selective: California State University-Monterey Bay's acceptance rate is approximately 97% and State University of New York at Cortland's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Monterey Bay vs State University of New York at Cortland?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California State University-Monterey Bay and — at State University of New York at Cortland. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.