Is Cornell College a Good School for the Money?
Cornell College Value Report
What is a Cornell College degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Cornell College with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.
Within Iowa, Cornell College Offers Good Quality for a Fair Price.
Cornell College is ranked #6 out of #31 in Iowa for quality and #13 out of #30 for Iowa value.
This makes it a good quality for a fair price in the state.
Find out if Cornell College offers in-state tuition that you may qualify for.
Very Good Value Nationwide
Cornell College is ranked #231 out of 1,472 for value nationwide.
Cornell College is a good value according to College Factual's value analysis. It is priced competitively based on the quality of the education provided.
Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores
School | Total Price | Value Grade |
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Augustana College | $120,793 | A+ |
Cornell College | $140,066 | A- |
Milwaukee School of Engineering | $142,156 | A- |
Siena College | $143,547 | A- |
Cleveland Institute of Music | $146,328 | B+ |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | $147,632 | B+ |
Juniata College | $148,284 | B+ |
University of Kansas | $151,183 | B |
Saint Mary’s College of California | $183,037 | C- |
Quinnipiac University | $191,514 | D+ |
*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.
Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $140,066 For That Piece of Paper
The average Cornell College student's degree will cost an estimated $140,066. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $34,246 and a typical 4.09 years to graduate.
Amount | |
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Average Yearly Cost | $34,246 |
Average Years to Graduate | 4.09 |
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree | $140,066 |
Many Factors Affect Net Price
Consider the average Cornell College student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Cornell College degree may cost less than average.
Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?
The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.
Look at the table below to get a sense of how Cornell College value for your educational dollar might vary.
Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
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Students with no Aid | $246,778 | #693 | C |
All Students | $140,066 | #231 | A- |
Only Students Receiving Aid | $137,890 | #430 | B |
In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
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Students with no Aid | $246,778 | #15 | C |
All Students | $140,066 | #13 | C+ |
Only Students Receiving Aid | $137,890 | #15 | C |
Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Iowa.
About 100% of Cornell College students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Cornell College financial aid you may qualify for.
How to Calculate Value
College Factual calculates value by calculating average Cornell College cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
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College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.