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Overview |
Cornerstone University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or PennWest Edinboro?
- Cornerstone University is 257.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at Cornerstone University than PennWest Edinboro ($27,580.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 10.8% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,520 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($18,502 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 83 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
Cornerstone University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Cornerstone University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cornerstone University earn on average $1,100 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $37,700)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/