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Overview |
Cornell College | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Wheaton 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Wheaton College than Cornell College ($59,750.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Wheaton College ($25,686 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 36.1% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($10,872 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Cornell College ($41,665 vs. $38,069)
Cornell College vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Cornell College vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Cornell College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $45,400)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/