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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 3,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $28,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $28,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $18,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 4,195 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 24% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tiffin University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,044 students vs. 1,781 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($28,620.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Tiffin University than Cornerstone University ($28,620.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Tiffin University ($20,935 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 18.5% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($10,520 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Tiffin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($18,830 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Cornerstone University .
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Tiffin 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 Tiffin University and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Cornerstone University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,117)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/