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Overview |
CMU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
CMU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CMU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,781 students)
CMU vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 108.9% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Cornerstone University than Central Michigan University ($27,580.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Cornerstone University ($15,605 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 6.9% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,520 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 63.5% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($18,502 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 16 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Cornerstone University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU 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/