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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,735 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,300 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,147 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,372 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1000/1205 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Carthage College is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,771 students vs. 1,735 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 29% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Carthage than Cornerstone University ($36,500.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Carthage ($23,147 vs. $24,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 6.1% lower than costs at Carthage College ($12,200 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Carthage College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 34.9% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($23,441 vs. $17,372)
Cornerstone University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 112 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Cornerstone University (73.2%)
Cornerstone University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Cornerstone University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/