Cornell vs Earlham
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IACatholic life on campusEarlham CollegeRichmond, INCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Earlham has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 62% at Cornell.
- Median debt is lower at Earlham: $23,488, against $27,000 at Cornell.
- Cornell admits 80% of applicants, and Earlham admits 73%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Mount Vernon, IA
Richmond, IN
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,084
696
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
80%
73%
Average SAT
1234
1219
ACT middle 50%
23–30
24–33
Graduation rate
62%
69%
First-year retention
80%
77%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,634
$24,714
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,409
$17,178
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,513
$15,658
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,177
$19,768
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,944
$26,136
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,298
$31,058
Median debt
$27,000
$23,488
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,460
$50,797
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.