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Overview |
DePaul | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 14% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Cornerstone University | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,781 students)
DePaul vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Cornerstone University?
- DePaul University is 53% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at DePaul than Cornerstone University ($42,189.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than DePaul ($20,935 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 52.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,520 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 40.5% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($26,004 vs. $18,502)
DePaul vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Cornerstone University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,800)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/