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Overview |
Cornerstone University | WMU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or WMU?
- Cornerstone University is 89.9% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Cornerstone University than Western Michigan University ($27,580.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Cornerstone University ($20,030 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 5.5% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,520 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 171.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($18,502 vs. $6,813)
Cornerstone University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 3 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or WMU? 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 WMU and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Cornerstone University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/