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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,735 | 3,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #310 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,300 | $37,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,300 | $37,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,147 | $28,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,372 | $25,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 4,384 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 3,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1050/1285 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baldwin Wallace College is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,308 students vs. 1,735 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Baldwin Wallace College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($37,338.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Baldwin-Wallace College than Cornerstone University ($37,338.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($23,147 vs. $28,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 8% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($12,200 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Baldwin Wallace College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baldwin Wallace College students is 47.2% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($25,570 vs. $17,372)
Cornerstone University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Cornerstone University .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Baldwin-Wallace College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Cornerstone University (73.2%)
Cornerstone University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Baldwin-Wallace College? 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Cornerstone University (70% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Baldwin Wallace College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Baldwin-Wallace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/