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Overview |
Cornell College | The King's College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Cornell College | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
Cornell College | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornell College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,073 students vs. 326 students)
Cornell College vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or The King's College?
- Cornell College is 131% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131% higher at Cornell College than The King's College ($48,514.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than The King's College ($25,686 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 69.2% lower than costs at The King's College ($10,872 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than The King's College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 54.5% larger than aid received The King's College ($38,069 vs. $24,640)
Cornell College vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 4 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Cornell College vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or The King's College? 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 The King's College and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than The King's College (70% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/