College comparison

State University of New York at Cortland vs University of Nevada-Reno

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 Nevada-Reno Reno, NV
Acceptance rateState University of New York at Cortland is more selective	60%	74%
SAT (25–75)	—	1060–1290
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,901	15,599
Avg net price	$22,345	$15,927
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Nevada-Reno reports higher median earnings	$60,236	$60,614
Graduation rate	68%	61%
Median debt	$21,500	$18,922
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is State University of New York at Cortland or University of Nevada-Reno 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 Nevada-Reno's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at Cortland vs University of Nevada-Reno?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at State University of New York at Cortland and 1060–1290 at University of Nevada-Reno. 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.