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Grand Rapids, MI · Spring Arbor, MI
| Cornerstone University | Spring Arbor University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,301/yr | $19,353/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,177/yr | $14,530/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $26,375 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,674/yr | $15,697/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,872/yr | $16,197/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,489/yr | $19,358/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,135/yr | $21,370/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $280/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,700/yr | $11,440/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,600/yr | $11,440/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $560/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,700/yr | $1,880/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $42,043/yr | $44,703/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $23,000/yr | $34,014/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $23,000/yr | $34,014/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 52% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 78% | 52% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1010–1240 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1170 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,011 | 3,145 |
| Students accepted | 1,472 | 1,174 |
| Students who enrolled | 305 | 206 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $47,314/yr | $51,732/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,589–$66,987 | $32,240–$74,957 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 66% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 42% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 60% | 40% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,598/yr | $45,592/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 62% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 48% |
| Pell students who graduate | 57% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 39% | 48% |
| Low-income students who finish | 30% | 43% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,964/yr | $48,600/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 28% · Education 12% · Psychology 10% | Public Administration & Social Service 28% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 28% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 28% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Education — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $66,737/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $101,688/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.4% | 5.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,298 | 1,010 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 341 | 1,302 |
| Average professor pay | $7,119/mo | $6,316/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 27% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $49,808 | $52,494 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Spring Arbor, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1941 | 1873 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.9% | 3.7% |
| Men | 41% | 35% |
| Women | 59% | 65% |
| White students | 70% | 69% |
| Black students | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 8% | 11% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 35% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 21% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,718/yr | $5,867/yr |
| Endowment | $17.0M | $31.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 780 | 966 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $5,070/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,890/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 18 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Interdenominational | Free Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 448 | 436 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.7M | $4.1M |
| Athletics budget | $4.3M | $6.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.3M | $6.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $9,250 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.