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Overview |
Cornell College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Cornell College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornell College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,073 students vs. 955 students)
Cornell College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Washington College than Cornell College ($50,626.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Washington College ($25,686 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 27.2% lower than costs at Washington College ($10,872 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Washington College ($38,069 vs. $35,683)
Cornell College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Cornell College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Cornell College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $45,400)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/