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Overview |
Cornell | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,264 | 3,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,204 | $62,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,204 | $62,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,554 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,455 | $35,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,741 | $42,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 64% |
Admission |
Cornell | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,635 | 15,121 | ||
| Admitted | 5,358 | 3,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $218 |
Diversity |
Cornell | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Cornell | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 3,776 students)
Cornell vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or University of Richmond?
- Cornell University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $62,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Cornell than University of Richmond ($65,204.00 vs. $62,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than University of Richmond ($26,455 vs. $35,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 14.5% lower than costs at Cornell University ($16,210 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Cornell University (64% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 34.9% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($56,741 vs. $42,050)
Cornell vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 91 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (23.3%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Cornell vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than University of Richmond (93% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $24,500 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $73,900)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $9,148 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,148)
- Cornell graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($124 vs. $218)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/