Cornerstone University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,298 students.
About This School
Cornerstone University is a private nonprofit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with approximately 1,298 undergraduate students enrolled. Cornerstone University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,301 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $40,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Cornerstone University is a private evangelical Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
Worth considering if you're an evangelical Christian student looking for a tight-knit community in Grand Rapids — the 84% freshman retention rate suggests most students feel at home and stick around. That said, the 62% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, and median earnings of $40,800 a decade out are modest relative to the $22,384 annual price tag. The debt load at graduation ($18,634) is manageable, but make sure the specific program you're pursuing justifies the cost.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,298 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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