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Overview |
Manchester University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornerstone University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Cornerstone University?
- Manchester University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Manchester University than Cornerstone University ($34,504.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Cornerstone University ($18,024 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 1.7% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,520 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 54.2% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($28,535 vs. $18,502)
Manchester University vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 20 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University 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 Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Cornerstone University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/