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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
San Jose Christian College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 14% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | 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 San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 1,624 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or Cornerstone University?
- William Jessup University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at San Jose Christian College than Cornerstone University ($36,000.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than San Jose Christian College ($20,935 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 25.9% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($10,520 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($23,855 vs. $18,502)
San Jose Christian College vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 21 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming San Jose Christian College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman San Jose Christian College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than Cornerstone University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from William Jessup University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,800)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/