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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,735 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,300 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,300 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,147 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,372 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Oakland | ||
| 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 1,735 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Oakland?
- Cornerstone University is 92.6% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($28,300.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Cornerstone University than Oakland University ($28,300.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Cornerstone University ($15,734 vs. $23,147)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 7.9% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($11,309 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 80.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($17,372 vs. $9,641)
Cornerstone University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 37 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Cornerstone University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Oakland University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $38,800)
- Oakland University and Cornerstone University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Oakland 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 Oakland students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/