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Millersville University of Pennsylvania IPFW ECU SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI SUNY Cortland Calvin College SAU CMU University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg| Cornerstone University | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornerstone University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 460 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Cornerstone University is 99.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington ($27,580.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Cornerstone University ($19,757 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 23.4% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,520 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 135.4% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($18,502 vs. $7,860)
Cornerstone University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 53 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/