College comparison

Cornell vs Emory

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	Emory Atlanta, GA
Acceptance rateCornell University is more selective	9%	11%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1470–1550
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,995	7,298
Avg net price	$28,690	$22,585
Median earnings (10 yr)Cornell reports higher median earnings	$104,043	$80,137
Graduation rate	95%	91%
Median debt	$14,000	$18,250
Economic mobility	2.9%	1.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Cornell University or Emory University harder to get into?

Cornell University is more selective: Cornell University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and Emory University's is approximately 11% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Cornell University and 1470–1550 at Emory 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.