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Overview |
Cornell College | KU | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Cornell College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | KU | ||
| 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
- University of Kansas is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or KU?
- Cornell College is 380.7% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Cornell College than University of Kansas ($48,514.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Cornell College ($18,950 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 7.3% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,136 vs. $10,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 241.7% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($38,069 vs. $11,140)
Cornell College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 32 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Cornell College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or KU? 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 KU and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than University of Kansas (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $9,200 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,400)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU 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/