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Overview |
Cornell College | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Cornell College | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Nebraska | ||
| 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 Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Nebraska?
- Cornell College is 524.4% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at Cornell College than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($48,514.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Cornell College ($16,805 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,872 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 247.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($38,069 vs. $10,941)
Cornell College vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 32 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Cornell College vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $4,200 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,400)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($21,700 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska 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/