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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Mercyhurst 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 47% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Mercyhurst College than Cornerstone University ($40,530.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Mercyhurst College ($20,935 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 33.3% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,520 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 75.2% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($32,418 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Cornerstone University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Cornerstone University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Cornerstone University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,698)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/