Cornerstone vs University of Mobile
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids, MICatholic life on campusUniversity of MobileMobile, ALCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Cornerstone has the higher graduation rate: 62% against 57% at University of Mobile.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Cornerstone has the lower price after aid: $17,872 a year, against $21,633 at University of Mobile.
- The average price after aid is lower at Cornerstone: $20,301 a year, against $22,382 at University of Mobile.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Cornerstone: $47,314, against $43,611 at University of Mobile.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Mobile, AL
Setting
City
Rural
Students
1,735
1,911
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
78%
78%
Average SAT
1220
ACT middle 50%
22–28
Graduation rate
62%
57%
First-year retention
78%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,301
$22,382
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,177
$17,550
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,674
$21,133
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,872
$21,633
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$18,489
$24,766
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,135
$27,447
Median debt
$25,000
$26,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,314
$43,611
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.