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Overview |
Cornell College | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 3,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $19,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $5,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 988 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1020/1340 | ||
| 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 | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Dakota State | ||
| 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
- Dakota State University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (3,508 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Dakota State?
- Cornell College is 556.1% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($49,970.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 366.2% higher at Cornell College than Dakota State University ($49,970.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Cornell College ($19,115 vs. $25,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 26.3% lower than costs at Cornell College ($8,990 vs. $11,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Dakota State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 631.3% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($38,486 vs. $5,263)
Cornell College vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 130 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Cornell College (80.7%)
Cornell College vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Dakota State University (70% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/