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Overview |
Cornell College | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1290/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Twin Cities is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Minnesota?
- Cornell College is 246.4% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Cornell College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($48,514.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Cornell College ($16,018 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($10,872 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 234.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($38,069 vs. $11,388)
Cornell College vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 111 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Cornell College vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is the same as at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $12,800 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,400)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/