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Overview |
Cornell College | Drew University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 2,226 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $44,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $44,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $28,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $33,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 4,604 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 3,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Cornell College | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Drew 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
- Drew University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,226 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Drew University?
- Cornell College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($49,970.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Cornell College than Drew University ($49,970.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Drew University ($25,850 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 55.3% lower than costs at Drew University ($11,358 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Drew University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Drew University ($38,486 vs. $33,097)
Cornell College vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Drew University (69.4%)
Cornell College vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Drew 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 Drew University and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Drew University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $45,400)
- Drew University and Cornell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University and Cornell College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/