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Princeton Georgetown Penn NYU Johns Hopkins Duke Colgate UChicago Northwestern Yale Dartmouth WUSTL| Cornell University | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornell | USMMA | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,898 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,456 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,456 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,988 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,060 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,219 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 11% |
Admission |
Cornell | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,195 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 5,168 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.6% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $67 |
Diversity |
Cornell | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Cornell | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 943 students)
Cornell vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or USMMA?
- Cornell University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Cornell than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($62,456.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Cornell ($4,891 vs. $26,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (51% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 1,107.8% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($54,219 vs. $4,489)
Cornell vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 208 points higher than at USMMA (1220)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- USMMA has a higher acceptance rate (27.3%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Cornell vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Cornell.
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $6,000 more per year than USMMA graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $92,400)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell graduates. ($6,500 vs. $12,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell graduates. ($67 vs. $124)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/