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Skidmore College Coe College Grinnell Lipscomb Belmont Union College Samford University Denison Knox College Drake Cedarville University Lee University| Cornell College | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornell College | Union University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Cornell College | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Union University?
- Cornell College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Cornell College than Union University ($48,514.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Union University ($25,686 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 1.2% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,740 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 33.5% larger than aid received Union University ($38,069 vs. $28,520)
Cornell College vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 14 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Cornell College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Union University (52.6%)
Cornell College vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Union University? 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 Union University and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Union University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $45,400)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/