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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Lindenwood 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Lindenwood University?
- Cornerstone University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Cornerstone University than Lindenwood University ($27,580.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Cornerstone University ($18,016 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 3.1% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($10,200 vs. $10,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($18,502 vs. $15,840)
Cornerstone University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 10 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Cornerstone University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Cornerstone University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/