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Overview |
Cornell College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lawrence University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Lawrence than Cornell College ($55,149.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Lawrence ($25,850 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 4.2% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,358 vs. $11,838)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Cornell College ($40,431 vs. $38,486)
Cornell College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Lawrence (63%)
Cornell College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Cornell College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $200 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $45,400)
- Cornell College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Cornell College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/