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Side-by-side admissions data for Cornell University and Brown University. See which school matches your profile.
| Metric | Cornell | Brown |
|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 5% |
| SAT Range (25th-75th) | 1470–1560 | 1500–1570 |
| Average GPA | 4.07 | 4.05 |
| Undergrad Enrollment | 15,740 | 7,220 |
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Providence, RI |
| Founded | 1865 | 1764 |
| Test Policy | Required | Required |
| Need-Blind | Yes | Yes |
| Meets Full Need | Yes | Yes |
Which is right for you?
Cornell and Brown weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.
LeadershipBrown values this more
Cornell: ImportantBrown: Very important
Activity depthBrown values this more
Cornell: ImportantBrown: Very important
Spike / distinctive talentBrown values this more
Cornell: ImportantBrown: Very important
RecommendationsBrown values this more
Cornell: ImportantBrown: Very important
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Largest Ivy by undergrad size, with seven distinct undergraduate colleges.
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