- Cornerstone University is a private school while Michigan Technological University (MTU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MTU has more expensive tuition of $41,340 than Cornerstone University ($29,100).
- Cornerstone University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.37% than MTU (74.49%).
- MTU is larger with 7,063 students than Cornerstone University (1,781 students).
| Cornerstone University View More Rivals | Michigan Technological University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Michigan | Rankings | #148 in National Universities #15 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | Houghton, MI |
| Known as | MTU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,100 | Undergraduate | $18,392 Michigan residents $41,340 out-of-state |
| $9,322 | Graduate | $23,867 Michigan residents $24,929 out-of-state |
| $14,493 | Financial Aid | $13,579 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 67.37% | Acceptance Rate | 74.49% |
| 15.62% | Yield | 32.47% |
| Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,781 | Total Students | 7,063 |
| 1,433 | Undergraduate | 5,699 |
| 348 | Graduate | 1,364 |
| 421 | Online Enrollment | 320 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $40,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 780) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $6,757 average annual costs |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 396 Full-time 29 Part-time |
| 258 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,312 Full-time 207 Part-time |
| $57,872 for Faculties $49,133 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,206 for Faculties $67,513 Part-time |