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Cornerstone University vs Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Cornerstone University and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, both esteemed private institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Cornerstone, rooted in Christian values, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, predominantly comprising undergraduates. Saint Mary's, known for its liberal arts focus, has a more selective admissions process and a smaller, diverse student population, including a significant number of graduate students. While Cornerstone excels in business and nursing programs, Saint Mary's shines in the fields of psychology and education. Both universities boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Cornerstone University

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Overview

Location Grand Rapids, Michigan Winona, Minnesota
Campus setting City: Midsize Town: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 97.0% 79.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation Interdenominational Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 91.3% 97.8%
Application fees
SAT range 970 - 1220 N/A
ACT range 20 - 25 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 69.0%
Students submitting ACT score 36.0%
Total number of applicants 1,923 1,587
Total number of admissions given out 1,756 1,552
Admitted students who chose to enroll 376 234
Yield rate 21.4% 15.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $41,010 $53,010
Average net price $20,780 $21,606
Tuition $27,040 $38,780
Room & board $10,310
Room/dormitory: $5,550
Meal plan: $4,370
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 99.0%
Average amount $16,518 		100.0%
Average amount $29,804
Students receiving federal student loan 63.0%
Average amount $6,916 		64.0%
Average amount $5,074
Students taking out private loans 12.0%
Average amount $11,888 		18.0%
Average amount $13,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,507
Men 38.7% Women 61.3% 		1,246
Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students 423
Men 45.6% Women 54.4% 		3,455
Men 27.9% Women 72.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students N/A N/A
International students 6.2% 1.7%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 780 982
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Theology
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio 15:1 18:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 59.0% 56.7%
Dropout rate 41.0% 43.3%
Transferred out N/A N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,236
  • Year 2: $64,493
  • Year 3: $68,578
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $44,545
  • Year 2: $46,924
  • Year 3: $49,548
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $36,833
  • Year 2: $38,289
  • Year 3: $40,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,175
  • Year 2: $31,133
  • Year 3: $30,492
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $33,124
  • Year 2: $32,162
  • Year 3: $30,082
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,632
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: $23,464
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $28,707
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $32,464
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $38,289
  • Year 3: N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,145
  • Year 2: $25,774
  • Year 3: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $205,288
  • Year 2: $188,108
  • Year 3: $200,367
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,392
  • Year 2: $97,071
  • Year 3: $92,831
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $83,325
  • Year 3: $84,496
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,293
  • Year 2: $72,469
  • Year 3: $75,257
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,124
  • Year 3: $73,455
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,971
  • Year 2: $52,733
  • Year 3: $66,522
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,579
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $65,510
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,954
  • Year 2: $59,350
  • Year 3: $61,989
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,143
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $60,858
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,758
  • Year 2: $49,840
  • Year 3: $60,264

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