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Overview |
DePaul | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $48,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $48,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $25,686 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $38,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,057 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,425 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1170/1380 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
DePaul | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 67% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Cornell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,073 students)
DePaul vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Cornell College?
- Cornell College is 15% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Cornell College than DePaul University ($48,514.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than DePaul ($25,686 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 47.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,872 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 46.4% larger than aid received DePaul University ($38,069 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Cornell 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 Cornell College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than DePaul University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/