| MEC vs. State University of New York at Cortland |
| Rankings* | #47 in Federal Region II Universities #66 in New York Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,352 New York Residents $15,302 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,874 New York Residents $18,784 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $13,114 New York Residents $24,904 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,280 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,351 |
| Admission | ||
| 920 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| Easier86.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter59.79% |
| Lower5.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.27% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,736 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,938 |
| Smaller3,736 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,911 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 1,027 |
| Smaller608 | Online Student Population | Larger786 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower20% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Lower50% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,077) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,430) | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 356 | Number of faculty | 574 |
| Higher$107,991 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,037 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.