Dordt University vs Cornerstone University

Dordt University and Cornerstone University, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Dordt, rooted in the Reformed tradition, boasts a tight-knit community with a lower acceptance rate and a higher graduation rate. Cornerstone, known for its strong athletic programs and diverse student body, offers a broader range of majors and a more vibrant campus life. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the specifics of each university, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Cornerstone University	Dordt University
Overview
Location	Grand Rapids, Michigan	Sioux Center, Iowa
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
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%	83.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	91.3%	73.2%
Application fees
SAT range	970 - 1220	1050 - 1290
ACT range	20 - 25	21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	69.0%	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	36.0%	62.0%
Total number of applicants	1,923	1,595
Total number of admissions given out	1,756	1,168
Admitted students who chose to enroll	376	440
Yield rate	21.4%	37.7%
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	$50,880
Average net price	$20,780	$26,662
Tuition	$27,040	$33,590
Room & board	$10,310	$10,780
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 $21,062
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $6,916	54.0% Average amount $4,998
Students taking out private loans	12.0% Average amount $11,888	54.0% Average amount $4,378

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,507 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%	1,535 Men 52.6% Women 47.4%
Graduate students	423 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%	249 Men 35.3% Women 64.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	66.1%
International students	6.2%	8.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	780	1,311
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Iowa Minnesota South Dakota California Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Theology Psychology Education Health Professions	Education Engineering Business Agriculture Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.0%	74.1%
Dropout rate	41.0%	25.9%
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	Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,563 Year 2: $57,770 Year 3: $65,494 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,054 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $52,771 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $40,495 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,652 Year 2: $34,746 Year 3: $35,321 Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,218 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: N/A Animal Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: N/A Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,381 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,578 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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