- Both Cornerstone University and Hope College are private.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Hope College has more expensive tuition of $40,420 than Cornerstone University ($29,100).
- Cornerstone University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.37% than Hope College (73.63%).
- Hope College is larger with 3,251 students than Cornerstone University (1,781 students).
| Cornerstone University View More Rivals | Hope College View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Michigan | Rankings | #84 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | Holland, MI |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,100 | Undergraduate | $40,420 |
| $9,322 | Graduate | |
| $14,493 | Financial Aid | $19,771 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 67.37% | Acceptance Rate | 73.63% |
| 15.62% | Yield | 24.17% |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,781 | Total Students | 3,251 |
| 1,433 | Undergraduate | 3,251 |
| 348 | Graduate | 0 |
| 421 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 82% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $40,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 780) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,595) $5,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,580 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 226 Full-time 102 Part-time |
| 258 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 658 Full-time 228 Part-time |
| $57,872 for Faculties $49,133 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,852 for Faculties $60,588 Part-time |