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Overview |
Cornell College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Cornell College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Cornell College ($60,350.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($25,686 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 55.5% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($10,872 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 16.4% larger than aid received Cornell College ($44,331 vs. $38,069)
Cornell College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Cornell College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Cornell College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $14,800 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $45,400)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Cornell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Cornell College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/