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Overview |
Quincy University | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,740 | $49,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,740 | $49,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,424 | $25,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,802 | $38,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 3,087 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 2,490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1150/1318 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Quincy University | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Quincy University | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Quincy University | 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
- Quincy University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,280 students vs. 1,084 students)
Quincy University vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Cornell College?
- Cornell College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($49,970.00 vs. $35,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Cornell College than Quincy University ($49,970.00 vs. $35,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Cornell College ($17,424 vs. $25,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 7.1% lower than costs at Quincy University ($11,358 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Quincy University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Quincy University ($38,486 vs. $27,802)
Quincy University vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 167 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Quincy University (49.9%)
Quincy University vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy University 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 Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Quincy University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Quincy University earn on average $100 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,400)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University 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/