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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Cornerstone University is 138.5% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Cornerstone University than Saginaw Valley State University ($27,580.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Cornerstone University ($12,432 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 8.4% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,520 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 73.5% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($18,502 vs. $10,663)
Cornerstone University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 3 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Cornerstone University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/