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Overview |
Cornerstone University | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1025/1265 | ||
| 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 | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | D'Youville 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
- D'Youville College is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or D'Youville College?
- D'Youville College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at D'Youville College than Cornerstone University ($29,980.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than D'Youville College ($20,935 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 10.7% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,500 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than D'Youville College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($22,053 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at D'Youville College (1036) is 3 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming D'Youville College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or D'Youville 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 D'Youville College and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than D'Youville College (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $38,800)
- D'Youville College and Cornerstone University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- D'Youville College and Cornerstone University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More D'Youville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/