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UT Dallas Coe College Baylor Grinnell Austin College SU UNT UT Austin TCU Knox College Trinity Drake| Cornell College | University of Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornell College | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,328 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or University of Dallas?
- Cornell College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Cornell College than University of Dallas ($48,514.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than University of Dallas ($25,686 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 27% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($10,872 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of Dallas ($38,069 vs. $36,231)
Cornell College vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 40 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
Cornell College vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Cornell College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $2,600 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,400)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/