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Overview |
Cornell College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Cornell College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | DeSales University | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or DeSales University?
- Cornell College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($49,970.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Cornell College than DeSales University ($49,970.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than DeSales University ($25,850 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 21.5% lower than costs at DeSales University ($11,358 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 33.7% larger than aid received DeSales University ($38,486 vs. $28,789)
Cornell College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 123 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
Cornell College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than DeSales University (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $45,400)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University 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 DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/