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Overview |
Calvin University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 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 |
Calvin University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Calvin University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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
- Calvin University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,781 students)
Calvin University vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Cornerstone University?
- Calvin University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Calvin University than Cornerstone University ($38,370.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Calvin University ($20,935 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 6% lower than costs at Calvin University ($10,520 vs. $11,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 42.9% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($26,448 vs. $18,502)
Calvin University vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin University or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 169 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
Calvin University vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin University 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 Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Cornerstone University (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Calvin University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/