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Overview |
Cornell College | UNI | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Cornell College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1020/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cornell College | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Cornell College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or UNI?
- Cornell College is 498.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.8% higher at Cornell College than University of Northern Iowa ($48,514.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Cornell College ($15,782 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 16.4% lower than costs at Cornell College ($9,343 vs. $10,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 493.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($38,069 vs. $6,412)
Cornell College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 127 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Cornell College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or UNI? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNI and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $2,300 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,400)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/