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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
St. Ambrose University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 14% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,781 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Cornerstone University?
- Saint Ambrose University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at St. Ambrose University than Cornerstone University ($34,290.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than St. Ambrose University ($20,935 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 14% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,520 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($25,476 vs. $18,502)
St. Ambrose University vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 17 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Cornerstone University (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/