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Overview |
Cornell College | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Cornell College | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Cornell College | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at WUSTL than Cornell College ($59,420.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Cornell College ($23,432 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 69.9% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($10,872 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 52.8% larger than aid received Cornell College ($58,188 vs. $38,069)
Cornell College vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 292 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Cornell College vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Cornell College (93% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $37,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $45,400)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($19,900 vs. $27,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/