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Walsh College Michigan State Saginaw Valley State University CMU Oakland Calvin College BGSU SAU UM-Dearborn Michigan GVSU| Cornerstone University | Northwood University Michigan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $225 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| 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
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Northwood University Michigan is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($30,020.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Northwood University-Michigan than Cornerstone University ($30,020.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Northwood University-Michigan ($20,935 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 15.2% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,520 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Michigan students is 13.1% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($20,925 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Northwood University-Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Michigan or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 7 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Cornerstone University vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Northwood University-Michigan? 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 Northwood University-Michigan and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Cornerstone University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $11,700 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $38,800)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,000)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/