Compare Cornell College’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Cornell College’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Cornell College compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Best	A-	231 of 1,472
Region (The Plains States)	Best	A	45 of 383
State (Iowa)	Fair	C+	13 of 30

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	61.8%	A-	590 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,222	B+	247 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1290	B+	247 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	12 : 1	B	1,105 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	77.6%	A-	550 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$8,313	B+	614 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$13,072	B+	609 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	82.0%	A-	653 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	68.9%	A-	642 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	As Expected	B-	738 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$35,000	C+	1,438 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	N/A	N/A	N/A
Average Mid-Career	$45,000	B-	1,233 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	N/A	N/A	N/A
Student Loan Default Rate	3.9%	B+	804 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Fair	C-	2,573 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A+	184 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Best	A	154 of 3,452

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