College comparison

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg vs State University of New York at Cortland

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	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA	State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY
Acceptance rateState University of New York at Cortland is more selective	98%	60%
SAT (25–75)	1120–1310	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,031	5,901
Avg net price	$23,330	$22,345
Median earnings (10 yr)Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg reports higher median earnings	$63,435	$60,236
Graduation rate	26%	68%
Median debt	$25,000	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg or State University of New York at Cortland harder to get into?

State University of New York at Cortland is more selective: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's acceptance rate is approximately 98% and State University of New York at Cortland's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg vs State University of New York at Cortland?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1120–1310 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg and — at State University of New York at Cortland. 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.