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Overview |
Cornell College | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell College | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Augustana University?
- Cornell College is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Cornell College than Augustana University ($48,514.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Cornell College ($23,843 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 18.8% lower than costs at Cornell College ($9,148 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 36.4% larger than aid received Augustana University ($38,069 vs. $27,920)
Cornell College vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 13 points higher than at Augustana University (1164)
- Incoming Cornell College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Cornell College vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Augustana University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,400)
- Augustana University and Cornell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and Cornell College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/