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Overview |
McMurry | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Cornerstone University | ||
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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 | 3.19 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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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 |
McMurry | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | 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
- Cornerstone University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Cornerstone University?
- MacMurray College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at McMurry than Cornerstone University ($27,740.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 7.2% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,810 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($18,502 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 111 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry 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 McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than MacMurray College (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Cornerstone University earn on average $600 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,200)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/