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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornerstone University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 1,527 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Missouri Valley College?
- Cornerstone University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Cornerstone University than Missouri Valley College ($27,580.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Cornerstone University ($18,450 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 2.1% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($10,300 vs. $10,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($18,502 vs. $17,514)
Cornerstone University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Cornerstone University .
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Cornerstone University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Missouri Valley College (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Cornerstone University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $36,500)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/