College comparison

State University of New York at Cortland vs Western Connecticut State University

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	Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT
Acceptance rateState University of New York at Cortland is more selective	60%	87%
SAT (25–75)	—	1040–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,901	3,511
Avg net price	$22,345	$17,604
Median earnings (10 yr)State University of New York at Cortland reports higher median earnings	$60,236	$59,115
Graduation rate	68%	52%
Median debt	$21,500	$24,147
Economic mobility	—	1.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is State University of New York at Cortland or Western Connecticut State University 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 Western Connecticut State University's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at Cortland vs Western Connecticut State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at State University of New York at Cortland and 1040–1170 at Western Connecticut State University. 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.