College comparison

Cornell vs University of Central Florida

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	University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Acceptance rateCornell University is more selective	9%	40%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1200–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,995	59,146
Avg net price	$28,690	$10,411
Median earnings (10 yr)Cornell reports higher median earnings	$104,043	$58,308
Graduation rate	95%	78%
Median debt	$14,000	$18,190
Economic mobility	2.9%	2.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Cornell University or University of Central Florida harder to get into?

Cornell University is more selective: Cornell University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of Central Florida's is approximately 40% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Cornell University vs University of Central Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Cornell University and 1200–1350 at University of Central Florida. 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.