College comparison

Cornell vs Manchester 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	Manchester University North Manchester, IN
Acceptance rateCornell University is more selective	9%	71%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,995	936
Avg net price	$28,690	$18,805
Median earnings (10 yr)Cornell reports higher median earnings	$104,043	$51,504
Graduation rate	95%	46%
Median debt	$14,000	$26,854
Economic mobility	2.9%	0.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Cornell University or Manchester University harder to get into?

Cornell University is more selective: Cornell University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and Manchester University's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Cornell University and — at Manchester 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.