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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #162 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,880 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,880 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,580 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,960 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,112 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,896 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1328 | 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 |
St. Mary's College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 14% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornerstone University is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 1,519 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Cornerstone University?
- Saint Mary's College is 77.2% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at St. Mary's College than Cornerstone University ($48,880.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than St. Mary's College ($20,935 vs. $27,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 29.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($10,520 vs. $13,580)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 95.2% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($36,112 vs. $18,502)
St. Mary's College vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 92 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
St. Mary's College vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College 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 St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Cornerstone University (79% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/