Quad
Cornell
Simpson

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Cornell is more diverse (index 0.51 vs. 0.45)

    Diversity index
  2. 2

    Simpson has 4 pts more first-gen students than Cornell (23% vs. 20%)

    First-generation students
  3. 3

    Simpson has 2 pts more Pell recipients than Cornell (35% vs. 32%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Cornell1.1K
Simpson1.2K
Pell Grant share
Cornell32%
Simpson35%
First-gen share
Cornell20%
Simpson23%
Diversity index
Cornell0.51
Simpson0.45

Who they are

Men
Cornell54%
Simpson50%
Part-time students
Cornell1%
Simpson2%
Students 25 and older
Cornell0%
Simpson6%

Race & ethnicity

Cornell
Simpson
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Cornell28%
Simpson75%
First-years from other states
Cornell68%
Simpson23%
First-years from abroad
Cornell3%
Simpson2%
New transfer students this fall
Cornell37
Simpson51
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Cornell11%
Simpson12%

Campus

Cornell
Town near a cityNCAA D-III · Midwest ConferenceStudy abroadUndergrad research
Simpson
Town near a cityNCAA D-III · American Rivers ConferenceStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyCornellSimpson
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports)Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports): listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why