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Overview |
Cornell College | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 2,439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $31,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $24,793 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 2,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Cornell College | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Nazareth College | ||
| 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,439 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Nazareth College?
- Cornell College is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($49,970.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Cornell College than Nazareth College ($49,970.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Nazareth College ($25,850 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 37.5% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($11,358 vs. $15,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Nazareth College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 55.2% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($38,486 vs. $24,793)
Cornell College vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Nazareth College (79.5%)
Cornell College vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Nazareth College? 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 Nazareth College and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Cornell College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $500 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/