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Princeton University vs. Cornell University

Total PopulationUndergraduateGraduateOnline Classes

Total Student Population Comparison

The total student population of selected colleges is 35,930 with 18,475 female students and 17,455 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Cornell University has the most enrolled students of 26,793, while Princeton University has the least number of students of 9,137 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Princeton University
9,1374,759 4,378
Cornell University
26,79312,696 14,097
Total35,930 17,45518,475

Undergraduate Student Population

The total undergraduate population of selected colleges is 21,941 with 11,713 female students and 10,228 male students. The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Cornell University has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 16,128, while Princeton University has the least number of undergraduate students of 5,813.
Undergraduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Princeton University
5,8132,895 2,918
Cornell University
16,1287,333 8,795
Total21,94110,22811,713

Graduate Student Population

The total graduate population of selected colleges is 13,989 with 6,762 female students and 7,227 male students. The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Cornell University has the most enrolled graduate students of 10,665, while Princeton University has the least number of graduate students of 3,324.
Graduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Princeton University
3,3241,864 1,460
Cornell University
10,6655,363 5,302
Total13,9897,2276,762

Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment

The following table compares 2023-2024 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between selected colleges. In undergraduate programs, out of total 16,128 students, 593 students (3.68%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 10,665 students, 527 students (4.94%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 979 students (9.18%) have learned from at least one online course.
Online Course (Distance Learning) Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameUndergraduateGraduate
TotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online ClassesTotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online Classes
Princeton University
Princeton University does not offer online courses.
Cornell University
16,128 - 593
(3.68%)
10,665 527
(4.94%)
979
(9.18%)
Average16,128 0
(0.00%)
593
(3.68%)
10,665 527
(4.94%)
979
(9.18%)