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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 363 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Cornerstone University is 99.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Cornerstone University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($27,580.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Cornerstone University ($19,505 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 16.5% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,520 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 80.2% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($18,502 vs. $10,269)
Cornerstone University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 90 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than Cornerstone University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $16,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/