Yale University vs. Cornell University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Ivy League

  • Both Yale University and Cornell University are private.
  • Yale University is located in New Haven, CT and Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.
  • Cornell University has more expensive tuition of $66,014 than Yale University ($64,700).
  • Yale University has tighter acceptance rate of 6.93% than Cornell University (12.67%).
  • Yale University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than Cornell University (1,530).
  • Cornell University is larger with 25,898 students than Yale University (14,776 students).
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#5 in National Universities
#1 in Connecticut
Rankings#16 in National Universities
#2 in New York
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
New Haven, CTLocationIthaca, NY
Known as
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$64,700Undergraduate$66,014
$48,300Graduate$30,085
$60,487Financial Aid$54,352
Admission
$80 undergraduate
$105 graduate
Application Fee$80 undergraduate
$105 graduate
6.93%Acceptance Rate12.67%
69.35%Yield56.17%
1,540 SAT, 35 ACTTest Scores1,530 SAT, 34 ACT
Student Population
14,776Total Students25,898
6,645Undergraduate15,735
8,131Graduate10,163
74Online Enrollment382
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
97%Graduation Rate95%
Transfer-out Rate
98%Retention Rate97%
$124,400Average Earning after Graduation$101,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576)
$10,500 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954)
$10,426 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (14 meals per week)
$6,612 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
6 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
2,715 Full-time
745 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,858 Full-time
155 Part-time
14,979 Full-time
1,839 Part-time
Number of Staffs10,405 Full-time
657 Part-time
$180,907 for Faculties
$90,096 Part-time
Average Salary$143,555 for Faculties
$74,527 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023