- Both Cornell University and Princeton University are private.
- Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY and Princeton University is located in Princeton, NJ.
- Cornell University has more expensive tuition of $66,014 than Princeton University ($59,710).
- Princeton University has tighter acceptance rate of 6.41% than Cornell University (12.67%).
- Princeton University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than Cornell University (1,530).
- Cornell University is larger with 25,898 students than Princeton University (8,842 students).
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| #16 in National Universities #2 in New York | Rankings | #4 in National Universities #1 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Ithaca, NY | Location | Princeton, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,014 | Undergraduate | $59,710 |
| $30,085 | Graduate | $62,860 |
| $54,352 | Financial Aid | $62,079 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $105 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 12.67% | Acceptance Rate | 6.41% |
| 56.17% | Yield | 65.63% |
| 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,898 | Total Students | 8,842 |
| 15,735 | Undergraduate | 5,604 |
| 10,163 | Graduate | 3,238 |
| 382 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 97% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $101,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $116,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954) $10,426 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,594) $10,960 average annual costs |
| ✔ (14 meals per week) $6,612 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
| 1,858 Full-time 155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 997 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 10,405 Full-time 657 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,350 Full-time 756 Part-time |
| $143,555 for Faculties $74,527 Part-time | Average Salary | $195,056 for Faculties $91,629 Part-time |