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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Otterbein 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Otterbein University than Cornerstone University ($33,824.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Otterbein University ($20,935 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 14% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,520 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 30% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($24,060 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 87 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Cornerstone University (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/