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Coe College Grinnell Knox College Augustana Drake Beloit College Purdue Illinois Cornell Marquette University Iowa Loras College| Cornell College | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornell College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Cornell College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Cornell College is 41.5% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Cornell College than Saint Ambrose University ($48,514.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Cornell College ($23,359 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 10.3% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,872 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 49.4% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($38,069 vs. $25,476)
Cornell College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 127 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Cornell College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,400)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/