College comparison

State University of New York at Cortland vs Western Washington 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 Washington University Bellingham, WA
Acceptance rateState University of New York at Cortland is more selective	60%	93%
SAT (25–75)	—	1150–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,901	13,544
Avg net price	$22,345	$21,193
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Washington University reports higher median earnings	$60,236	$62,569
Graduation rate	68%	65%
Median debt	$21,500	$18,500
Economic mobility	—	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is State University of New York at Cortland or Western Washington 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 Washington University's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at State University of New York at Cortland and 1150–1390 at Western Washington 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.