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Overview |
Cornell College | Iowa | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $223 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Cornell College | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,084 students)
Cornell College vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Iowa?
- Cornell College is 454.2% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($49,970.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Cornell College than University of Iowa ($49,970.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Cornell College ($20,121 vs. $25,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,358 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 304.6% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($38,486 vs. $9,512)
Cornell College vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 13 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Cornell College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Cornell College (80.7%)
Cornell College vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Cornell College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $14,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,400)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/