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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Michigan Tech?
- Cornerstone University is 59.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Michigan Tech than Cornerstone University ($39,256.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Cornerstone University ($18,235 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 14.6% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($10,520 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($18,502 vs. $16,114)
Cornerstone University vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 174 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Cornerstone University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $27,200 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/