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Overview |
Cornerstone University | W&J | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,735 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,300 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,300 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,147 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,372 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | W&J | ||
| 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
- Cornerstone University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,735 students vs. 1,162 students)
Cornerstone University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or W&J?
- Cornerstone University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($28,300.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Cornerstone University than Washington & Jefferson College ($28,300.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than W&J ($23,147 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 14% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,200 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 124.3% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($38,971 vs. $17,372)
Cornerstone University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Cornerstone University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Cornerstone University (73.2%)
Cornerstone University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or W&J? 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 W&J and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Cornerstone University (74% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $18,100 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/