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Overview |
Cornell College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Saint Michael's 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
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Saint Michael's College?
- Cornell College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($49,970.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Cornell College than Saint Michael's College ($49,970.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Saint Michael's College ($25,850 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 45.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($11,358 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($38,486 vs. $36,374)
Cornell College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Cornell College (80.7%)
Cornell College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Cornell College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,400)
- Cornell College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Cornell College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/