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Overview |
Cornell College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Sewanee than Cornell College ($50,874.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Sewanee ($25,686 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 34.4% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($10,872 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($38,069 vs. $34,241)
Cornell College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Cornell College .
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Cornell College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Cornell College (86% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $4,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,400)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/