College comparison

State University of New York at Cortland vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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	West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
Acceptance rateState University of New York at Cortland is more selective	60%	78%
SAT (25–75)	—	1100–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,901	14,164
Avg net price	$22,345	$23,331
Median earnings (10 yr)West Chester University of Pennsylvania reports higher median earnings	$60,236	$61,258
Graduation rate	68%	71%
Median debt	$21,500	$23,500
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is State University of New York at Cortland or West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at Cortland vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at State University of New York at Cortland and 1100–1270 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. 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.