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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,735 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,300 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,300 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,147 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,372 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 1,735 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Gannon University than Cornerstone University ($36,865.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Gannon University ($23,147 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 28% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,200 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Gannon University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($27,483 vs. $17,372)
Cornerstone University vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 2 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Cornerstone University (73.2%)
Cornerstone University vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Cornerstone University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/