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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,781 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Cornerstone University than Tuskegee University ($27,580.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Tuskegee University ($20,935 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 6.9% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,844 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 192.4% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($18,502 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 78 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is the same as at Cornerstone University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $7,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,122)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee 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/