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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Roosevelt University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | 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
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,781 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Cornerstone University?
- Roosevelt University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Roosevelt University than Cornerstone University ($33,068.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Roosevelt University ($20,935 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 42.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,520 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 33% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($24,602 vs. $18,502)
Roosevelt University vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 5 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Roosevelt University vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Cornerstone University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,800)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $25,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/