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Calvin College SAU CMU| Cornerstone University | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornerstone University | SLC | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | SLC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 444 students)
Cornerstone University vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at SLC than Cornerstone University ($28,900.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 9.4% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($10,520 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($18,502 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Cornerstone University .
Cornerstone University vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or SLC? 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 SLC and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Silver Lake College of the Holy Family earn on average $400 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,726 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,726)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/