<p>How many people get these two mixed up?
My son gets regular emails from "Cornell" College and they don't make it obvious that it's the college in Iowa rather than the university in Ithica, New York. I start to read it thinking hmmmmmmmmm....., then DOH! Anybody apply thinking it was the Ivy?</p>
<p>Here's an example:</p>
<p>Dear XXXXXX:</p>
<p>Happy New Year! For you, 2010 will mark the end of high school and the beginning of an important new stage in your life, college. For Cornell, the coming year will be highlighted by the achievements of our students and faculty, another record-setting year in applications for admission, and the successful completion of a 100 million dollar campaign. Most importantly, Cornell is committed to providing its students extraordinary opportunities, personal growth and pre-professional preparation. Attracting engaging students and supporting their varied interests is Cornell's resolution to you.
Now, it is your turn. We hope you are resolved to submit your application for admission to Cornell. We will waive the application fee if you submit an on-line application, the Cornell College application or the Common Application, official transcript, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation by February 1.
Cornell strives to be affordable for any qualified student through its need-based financial assistance programs. Its merit scholarships range between $4,000 and full tuition per year. Our students' investment in a Cornell education leads to extraordinary outcomes.</p>
<p>We look forward to receiving your application for admission in the coming days.</p>
<p>Sincerely,
Jonathan M. Stroud
Dean of Admission</p>
<p>That just happened actually to me, and I looked like an IDIOT. I was researching it for a school project, and I was required to ask a few questions about it, so I did… and I never knew it was the wrong one until I sent it and got a response.</p>
<p>not sure that anyone who can’t spell Ithaca (NY) shld be complaining; finding out the difference between Cornell College (which has been around for more than a century & a half) and Cornell University is as easy as a simple internet search; I have no special interest in touting Cornell College (just checking it out), but easily correctable ignorance is no excuse</p>
<p>Without getting into a flame war I wanted to clarify a few things about the two schools. I knew what the school was and its history before I applied, class of 2001. I enjoyed my time there. I had the best of both worlds. I had small classes with my largest class of 25 and when I came to night life I could head south to Iowa City where the Univ. of Iowa is or west to Cedar Rapids. Chicago is only about 4 hours away, if you’re driving the speed limit.</p>
<p>Yes it is not an Ivy league school, but for some, like me who wanted a small school it was a good fit. If you want an Ivy then the College is, never going to be for you.</p>
<p>Just a short history. The College was originally named Iowa Conference Seminary and was founded in 1853. The school was renamed in 1857 because William Wesley Cornell, a prosperous merchant and devout Methodist whose distant cousin, Ezra Cornell. Ezra founded the university in 1865, which makes the College 12 years older than the University.</p>
<p>Other Differences include:</p>
<p>The college has about 1,200 undergraduate students. The university: more than 13,000. Though when I was Cornell College there were less than a 1,000 students.</p>
<p>Both campuses involve steep inclines. Hence the nicknames “The Hilltop” (us the College) and “The Hill” (them).</p>
<p>All of the buildings at the College are on the National Register of Historic Places</p>
<p>Though the largest difference is that the College faculty teach one course at a time and up to six courses a year. University faculty teach about two classes a semester, and around four courses a year.</p>
<p>Or vice versa. Anyone smart enough to go to a school like Cornell College would know the difference. For someone
who wants a great liberal arts education/experience at a small, intimate college, go to Cornell College. If you want to impress people with “Ivy”, go to Cornell University with 13,000 other like students.</p>
I graduated in 2000 and it has never been an issue for me with employers. I loved the school, my husband and brother also attended. My oldest daughter is in her second year, and my son was just accepted for the class of 2020! We’re hoping he continues the tradition! If you’re a student looking for an amazing education experience, look at what Cornell College has to offer. You will not be disappointed.
