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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1250/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cornerstone University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 106.9% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.9% higher at Wooster than Cornerstone University ($57,050.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Wooster ($20,935 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 28.3% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($10,520 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 128.7% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($42,315 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 204 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Cornerstone University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Cornerstone University (75% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $12,400 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/