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Overview |
Bradley | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,781 students)
Bradley vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Cornerstone University?
- Bradley University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Bradley than Cornerstone University ($37,380.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Bradley ($20,935 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 15.9% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,520 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($26,693 vs. $18,502)
Bradley vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 130 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Cornerstone University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cornerstone University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Cornerstone University (75% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/