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Overview |
Georgetown | Cornell | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 25,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $62,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $62,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $26,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $54,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 51% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 69,195 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 5,168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 7.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 67.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1470/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $124 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Georgetown | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Cornell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cornell University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Georgetown for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Cornell than Georgetown University ($62,456.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Georgetown ($26,060 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 10.8% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,988 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell University than Georgetown University (51% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 18% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($54,219 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 12 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Georgetown students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Cornell (32)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Georgetown vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Cornell? 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 and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Cornell University (94% vs. 93%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Cornell graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $98,400)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown graduates. ($12,000 vs. $15,500)
- Cornell graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown graduates. ($124 vs. $160)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/