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Overview |
Cornell College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Cornell College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Chatham?
- Cornell College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($49,970.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Cornell College than Chatham University ($49,970.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Chatham ($25,850 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 26.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,358 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Chatham University ($38,486 vs. $27,984)
Cornell College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Cornell College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Chatham University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/