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Overview |
Valpo | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $48,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $48,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $25,686 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $38,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,057 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,425 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Valpo | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Cornell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,073 students)
Valpo vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Cornell College?
- Cornell College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Cornell College than Valparaiso University ($48,514.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Cornell College ($22,755 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 21.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,872 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Cornell College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($38,069 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 18 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Valpo vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Cornell College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,400)
- Cornell College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornell College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/