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Overview |
UChicago | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 1,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $48,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $48,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $10,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $25,686 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $38,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 3,057 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 2,425 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UChicago | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
UChicago | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Cornell College | ||
| 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
- University of Chicago is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 1,073 students)
UChicago vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Cornell College?
- University of Chicago is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at UChicago than Cornell College ($61,179.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than UChicago ($25,686 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 69.2% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($10,872 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 27.2% larger than aid received Cornell College ($48,422 vs. $38,069)
UChicago vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 329 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Cornell College (92% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $53,100 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $45,400)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/