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Overview |
Cornell College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cornell College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cornell College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or GVSU?
- Cornell College is 247.7% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.3% higher at Cornell College than Grand Valley State University ($48,514.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Cornell College ($17,105 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 7.2% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,140 vs. $10,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 332.1% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($38,069 vs. $8,811)
Cornell College vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 87 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Cornell College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Grand Valley State University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $800 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/