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Overview |
Cornell College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Cornell College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Austin College | ||
| 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
- Austin College is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Austin College?
- Cornell College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Cornell College than Austin College ($48,514.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Cornell College ($24,739 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 19.2% lower than costs at Austin College ($10,872 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 15.2% larger than aid received Austin College ($38,069 vs. $33,033)
Cornell College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 12 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Cornell College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Austin 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 Austin College and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Cornell College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,400)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/