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Alvernia University Moravian College Calvin College Immaculata University SAU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania CMU Temple Montclair State University| Cornerstone University | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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
- Cornerstone University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 56.1% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Cornerstone University ($43,043.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Cedar Crest College ($20,935 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 20.9% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,520 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 75.2% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($32,415 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 65 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Cornerstone University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/