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Overview |
Cornell | Villanova | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,898 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,456 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,456 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,988 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,060 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,219 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 52% |
Admission |
Cornell | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,195 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,168 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.6% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $273 |
Diversity |
Cornell | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 10,383 students)
Cornell vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or Villanova?
- Cornell University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Cornell than Villanova University ($62,456.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Villanova ($26,060 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 5.6% lower than costs at Cornell University ($16,087 vs. $16,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than Cornell University (52% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Villanova University ($54,219 vs. $42,834)
Cornell vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 102 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- Villanova has a higher acceptance rate (23.4%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Cornell vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Villanova University (93% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $85,100)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $14,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,497)
- Cornell graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($124 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/