College comparison

Cornell College vs Wittenberg 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	Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA	Wittenberg University Springfield, OH
Acceptance rateWittenberg University is more selective	80%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1120–1285	980–1275
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,086	1,215
Avg net price	$23,634	$18,649
Median earnings (10 yr)Wittenberg University reports higher median earnings	$53,460	$54,947
Graduation rate	62%	53%
Median debt	$27,000	$27,000
Economic mobility	0.9%	0.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Cornell College or Wittenberg University harder to get into?

Wittenberg University is more selective: Cornell College's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and Wittenberg University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Cornell College vs Wittenberg University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1120–1285 at Cornell College and 980–1275 at Wittenberg 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.