Cornerstone University, MI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Interdenominational Church
Main Campus
Cornerstone University Rankings
Affordability57
Selectivity24
Retention47
Graduation10
Earnings27
Diversity23
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Cornerstone University
83%
Bachelor’s
17%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing41%
Communication, Journalism7%
Education7%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Psychology12%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences<1%
Theology and Religious Vocations9%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Cornerstone University
73%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
540
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Cornerstone University
$24K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$40K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Cornerstone University
74%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$272
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Cornerstone University
79%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
35%
Withdrawal Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 54% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 58% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 35% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 36% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 38% | 47% | 50% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Cornerstone University
92%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 82% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Cornerstone University
1,561
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
506
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 61% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 23% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Cornerstone University, MI
Aquinas College
2 miles, SW
Kuyper College
3 miles, N
Calvin University
3 miles, S
Calvin Theological Seminary
4 miles, S