<p>My main criticism of Penn is that it accepts so many of its students Early Decision – close to 50 percent – and ED applicants are much less likely to need aid. </p>
<p>At Cornell, I believe the number is closer to 33 percent. Cornell would have an amazing yield, with probably no change in the average academic qualifications of the entering class, if it filled half of it’s class ED. But Cornell isn’t really interested in playing the rankings game.</p>
<p>Also, 45 Percenter, you may want to contact the Penn office regarding the table they have on class rank. Maybe I can’t read a chart, but the numbers for the ‘top decile’ don’t add up.</p>