College comparison

Cornell vs Drexel University

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	Cornell Ithaca, NY	Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance rateCornell University is more selective	9%	79%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1240–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,995	13,233
Avg net price	$28,690	$38,509
Median earnings (10 yr)Cornell reports higher median earnings	$104,043	$84,648
Graduation rate	95%	78%
Median debt	$14,000	$25,325
Economic mobility	2.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Cornell University or Drexel University harder to get into?

Cornell University is more selective: Cornell University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and Drexel University's is approximately 79% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Cornell University vs Drexel University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Cornell University and 1240–1440 at Drexel University. 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.