<p>“Chicago’s students have generally higher stats (1330-1530 SAT at Chicago, 1290-1500 at Cornell).”</p>
<p>FWIW, Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences has higher stats than the university aggregate, by an amount similar to the differential above. Published 25-75% for Cornell CAS are: 650-740v, 670-770M
I don’t see any 25-75% for (M+V) combined though.
The admissions %, for CAS was 18.3% of applicants. To compare, I don’t recall this number for Chicago, offhand.</p>
<p>Cornell offers a campus-centered college experience in a diverse multi-college university. A minority of students at Cornell are studying in the Arts & Sciences college. There are (some) sports, and a fraternity scene. Chicago is an urban college experience with all undergrads enrolled in its Arts & sciences college, without as much of some of this other college stuff. There are other differences as well. </p>
<p>They each can be excellent places to undertake your studies, for the right person.</p>