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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1075/1225 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Mount Saint Mary 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
- Mount Saint Mary College is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (1,918 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Cornerstone University ($36,522.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Mount Saint Mary College ($20,935 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 70.3% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($10,520 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 36.4% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($25,237 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 51 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mount Saint Mary College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Saint Mary College is higher than Cornerstone University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College 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/