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Side-by-side admissions data for Cornell University and University of Michigan. See which school matches your profile.
| Metric | Cornell | Michigan |
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| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 17.7% |
| SAT Range (25th-75th) | 1470–1560 | 1340–1530 |
| Average GPA | 4.07 | 3.90 |
| Undergrad Enrollment | 15,740 | 32,600 |
| Type | Private | Public |
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Founded | 1865 | 1817 |
| Test Policy | Required | Test-Optional |
| Need-Blind | Yes | No |
| Meets Full Need | Yes | No |
Which is right for you?
Cornell and Michigan weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.
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Cornell
Largest Ivy by undergrad size, with seven distinct undergraduate colleges.
Full profile Michigan
Big Ten flagship with a top business school (Ross) and strong everything else.
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