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Overview |
Cornerstone University | BGSU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornerstone University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or BGSU?
- Cornerstone University is 144.7% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Cornerstone University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($27,580.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Cornerstone University ($20,485 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 19.6% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,520 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 107.9% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($18,502 vs. $8,898)
Cornerstone University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 21 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than BGSU (78.7%)
Cornerstone University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Cornerstone University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $4,800 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/