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WSU Oakland Calvin College SAU Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University Marian CMU| Cornerstone University | Madonna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Madonna 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
- Madonna University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Madonna University?
- Cornerstone University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Cornerstone University than Madonna University ($27,580.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Cornerstone University ($18,344 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 16.4% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,520 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Madonna University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($19,840 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 3 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Madonna 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 Madonna University and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Madonna University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,800)
- Madonna University and Cornerstone University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Madonna University and Cornerstone University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/