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Overview |
Cornell | JCU | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,264 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,204 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,204 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,554 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,455 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,741 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,635 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 5,358 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Cornell | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cornell | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | JCU | ||
| 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 University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 2,773 students)
Cornell vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or JCU?
- Cornell University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Cornell than John Carroll University ($65,204.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than JCU ($26,455 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 31% lower than costs at Cornell University ($14,160 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Cornell University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 75.3% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($56,741 vs. $32,359)
Cornell vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 301 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Cornell vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell or JCU? 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 JCU and Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than John Carroll University (93% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $40,800 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $57,600)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $14,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,939)
- Cornell graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($124 vs. $278)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/