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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 1,299 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Cornerstone University ($42,260.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Wittenberg University ($20,935 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 7.2% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,520 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 76.4% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($32,632 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Cornerstone University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Cornerstone University (71% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/