Cornell University vs. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Ivy League

  • Both Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) are private.
  • Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY and UPenn is located in Philadelphia, PA.
  • UPenn has more expensive tuition of $66,104 than Cornell University ($66,014).
  • UPenn has tighter acceptance rate of 9.30% than Cornell University (12.67%).
  • UPenn has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than Cornell University (1,530).
  • UPenn is larger with 28,201 students than Cornell University (25,898 students).
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#16 in National Universities
#2 in New York
Rankings#7 in National Universities
#1 in Pennsylvania
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Ithaca, NYLocationPhiladelphia, PA
Known asUPenn
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$66,014Undergraduate$66,104
$30,085Graduate$46,034
$54,352Financial Aid$47,776
Admission
$80 undergraduate
$105 graduate
Application Fee$75 undergraduate
$90 graduate
12.67%Acceptance Rate9.30%
56.17%Yield65.37%
1,530 SAT, 34 ACTTest Scores1,540 SAT, 35 ACT
Student Population
25,898Total Students28,201
15,735Undergraduate11,250
10,163Graduate16,951
382Online Enrollment2,733
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
95%Graduation Rate96%
Transfer-out Rate
97%Retention Rate98%
$101,200Average Earning after Graduation$131,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954)
$10,426 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316)
$11,754 average annual costs
✔ (14 meals per week)
$6,612 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
9 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio8 to 1
1,858 Full-time
155 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,248 Full-time
288 Part-time
10,405 Full-time
657 Part-time
Number of Staffs17,760 Full-time
1,696 Part-time
$143,555 for Faculties
$74,527 Part-time
Average Salary$172,360 for Faculties
$78,889 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