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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Michigan | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornerstone University | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Michigan?
- Cornerstone University is 68.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at Michigan than Cornerstone University ($55,002.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Cornerstone University ($19,318 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 25.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($10,520 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 22.4% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($18,502 vs. $15,121)
Cornerstone University vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 351 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Cornerstone University vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Cornerstone University (90% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $35,600 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $38,800)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $4,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $25,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/