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Overview |
Cornell College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Cornell College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Cornell College is 283.9% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.1% higher at Cornell College than University of Minnesota Duluth ($48,514.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Cornell College ($18,031 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 12.8% lower than costs at Cornell College ($9,638 vs. $10,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 418.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($38,069 vs. $7,345)
Cornell College vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 68 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Cornell College vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 Minnesota-Duluth and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $8,100 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,400)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/