College comparison

Cornell vs Minnesota

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	Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Acceptance rateCornell University is more selective	9%	80%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1300–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,995	31,855
Avg net price	$28,690	$16,778
Median earnings (10 yr)Cornell reports higher median earnings	$104,043	$69,020
Graduation rate	95%	85%
Median debt	$14,000	$19,500
Economic mobility	2.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Cornell University or University of Minnesota-Twin Cities harder to get into?

Cornell University is more selective: Cornell University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Cornell University vs University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Cornell University and 1300–1500 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. 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.