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Northwestern College Calvin University SAU CMU| Dordt College | Cornerstone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dort | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 1,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #859 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $28,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $28,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,925 | $23,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,944 | $17,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,595 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 1,135 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dort | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dort | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Dort | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Dort | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (1,929 students vs. 1,735 students)
Dort vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Cornerstone University?
- Dordt College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Dort than Cornerstone University ($35,360.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Dort ($23,147 vs. $27,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 6.7% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($11,430 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Dordt College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 26.3% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($21,944 vs. $17,372)
Dort vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 126 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Dort students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Dort (71.2%)
Dort vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort or Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone University and Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Cornerstone University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $38,800)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/