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Overview |
Cornell College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Cornell College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or St. Kate's?
- Cornell College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Cornell College than St Catherine University ($48,514.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Cornell College ($19,976 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 9.8% lower than costs at Cornell College ($9,900 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 2.9% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($38,069 vs. $37,012)
Cornell College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 145 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Cornell College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than St Catherine University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $45,400)
- Cornell College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Cornell College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/