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Overview |
Cornell College | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cornell College | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | St Olaf | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Olaf College is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (3,046 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($54,650.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at St Olaf than Cornell College ($54,650.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than St Olaf ($25,686 vs. $26,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 14.5% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($10,872 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than St Olaf College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Cornell College ($40,399 vs. $38,069)
Cornell College vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 105 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman St Olaf students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than St Olaf (56.4%)
Cornell College vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than Cornell College (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from St Olaf College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $45,400)
- St Olaf College and Cornell College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Olaf College and Cornell College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/