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Overview |
Cornell College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Wisconsin?
- Cornell College is 423.2% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Cornell College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($48,514.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Cornell College ($13,376 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($10,872 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 240.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($38,069 vs. $11,171)
Cornell College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 123 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Cornell College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Cornell College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $19,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $45,400)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/