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Overview |
Cornerstone University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,735 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,300 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,300 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,147 | $15,830 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,372 | $9,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 5,941 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 4,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 1,735 students)
Cornerstone University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Cornerstone University is 300.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($28,300.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at Cornerstone University than SUNY at Fredonia ($28,300.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Cornerstone University ($15,830 vs. $23,147)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 21.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($12,200 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 84.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($17,372 vs. $9,404)
Cornerstone University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 17 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Fredonia students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Cornerstone University (73.2%)
Cornerstone University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Cornerstone University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Fredonia earn on average $3,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,800)
- SUNY at Fredonia and Cornerstone University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia and Cornerstone University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/