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Overview |
Cornell College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Viterbo?
- Cornell College is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Cornell College than Viterbo University ($48,514.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Cornell College ($23,257 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 6% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,260 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 85.1% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($38,069 vs. $20,567)
Cornell College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 87 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Cornell College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Viterbo University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Cornell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and Cornell College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/