- Both Cornell University and Yale University are private.
- Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY and Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.
- 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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| #16 in National Universities #2 in New York | Rankings | #5 in National Universities #1 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Ithaca, NY | Location | New Haven, CT |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,014 | Undergraduate | $64,700 |
| $30,085 | Graduate | $48,300 |
| $54,352 | Financial Aid | $60,487 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $105 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $105 graduate |
| 12.67% | Acceptance Rate | 6.93% |
| 56.17% | Yield | 69.35% |
| 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,898 | Total Students | 14,776 |
| 15,735 | Undergraduate | 6,645 |
| 10,163 | Graduate | 8,131 |
| 382 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 97% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $101,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $124,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954) $10,426 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) $10,500 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 | 6 to 1 |
| 1,858 Full-time 155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,715 Full-time 745 Part-time |
| 10,405 Full-time 657 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,979 Full-time 1,839 Part-time |
| $143,555 for Faculties $74,527 Part-time | Average Salary | $180,907 for Faculties $90,096 Part-time |