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Overview |
Calvin College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 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 |
Calvin College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Calvin College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,781 students)
Calvin College vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Cornerstone University?
- Calvin College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Calvin College than Cornerstone University ($38,370.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Calvin College ($20,935 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 6% lower than costs at Calvin College ($10,520 vs. $11,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 42.9% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($26,448 vs. $18,502)
Calvin College vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 169 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Calvin College vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College 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 Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Cornerstone University (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/