- Both Cornerstone University and Hillsdale College are private.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Hillsdale College has more expensive tuition of $32,092 than Cornerstone University ($29,100).
- Hillsdale College has tighter acceptance rate of 41.49% than Cornerstone University (67.37%).
- Cornerstone University is larger with 1,781 students than Hillsdale College (1,678 students).
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| #6 in Michigan | Rankings | #129 in Liberal Arts Colleges #2 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | Hillsdale, MI |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,100 | Undergraduate | $32,092 |
| $9,322 | Graduate | $27,340 |
| $14,493 | Financial Aid | $22,002 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 | |
| 67.37% | Acceptance Rate | 41.49% |
| 15.62% | Yield | 43.11% |
| Test Scores | 1,440 SAT, 32 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,781 | Total Students | 1,678 |
| 1,433 | Undergraduate | 1,573 |
| 348 | Graduate | 105 |
| 421 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 96% |
| $40,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 780) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,154) $6,200 average annual costs |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 149 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| 258 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 581 Full-time 203 Part-time |
| $57,872 for Faculties $49,133 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,866 for Faculties $64,765 Part-time |