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Overview |
Northwestern | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 1,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $48,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $48,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $10,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $25,686 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $38,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 3,057 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 2,425 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Northwestern | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | 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
- Northwestern University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 1,073 students)
Northwestern vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Cornell College?
- Northwestern University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Northwestern than Cornell College ($62,391.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Cornell College ($22,095 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 78.8% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($10,872 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 62.1% larger than aid received Cornell College ($61,716 vs. $38,069)
Northwestern vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 283 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Cornell College (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $44,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $45,400)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College 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/