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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| 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
- Cornerstone University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 273 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Ohio Valley University?
- Cornerstone University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Cornerstone University than Ohio Valley University ($27,580.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 14.5% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,190 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($18,502 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Cornerstone University .
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Cornerstone University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Ohio Valley University? 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 Ohio Valley University and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is the same as at Ohio Valley University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cornerstone University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/