College comparison

State University of New York at Cortland vs University of Alabama in Huntsville

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	State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY	University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
Acceptance rateState University of New York at Cortland is more selective	60%	69%
SAT (25–75)	—	1210–1410
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,901	6,591
Avg net price	$22,345	$18,796
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Alabama in Huntsville reports higher median earnings	$60,236	$61,767
Graduation rate	68%	64%
Median debt	$21,500	$20,705
Economic mobility	—	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is State University of New York at Cortland or University of Alabama in Huntsville harder to get into?

State University of New York at Cortland is more selective: State University of New York at Cortland's acceptance rate is approximately 60% and University of Alabama in Huntsville's is approximately 69% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at Cortland vs University of Alabama in Huntsville?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at State University of New York at Cortland and 1210–1410 at University of Alabama in Huntsville. 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.