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Overview |
Cornell College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1210/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cornell College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($52,260.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Cornell College ($52,260.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($25,850 vs. $30,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 28.3% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($11,358 vs. $14,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 0% larger than aid received Cornell College ($38,498 vs. $38,486)
Cornell College vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 80 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Cornell College (80.7%)
Cornell College vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $16,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $45,400)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/