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Overview |
Cornell College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Cornell College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Trinity than Cornell College ($48,648.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Trinity ($25,686 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 30% lower than costs at Trinity University ($10,872 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Trinity University ($38,069 vs. $33,614)
Cornell College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 117 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Cornell College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Cornell College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $45,400)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/