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Overview |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Cornell College is 364.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Cornell College than University of Missouri Columbia ($48,514.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Cornell College ($19,889 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,872 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 229.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($38,069 vs. $11,545)
Cornell College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 26 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Cornell College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $8,800 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $45,400)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/