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Overview |
Cornerstone University | HSU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornerstone University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 1,765 students)
Cornerstone University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at HSU than Cornerstone University ($30,694.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than HSU ($20,935 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 5.4% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,980 vs. $10,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($22,695 vs. $18,502)
Cornerstone University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 3 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Cornerstone University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or HSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between HSU and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Cornerstone University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,989)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/