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Overview |
Cornerstone University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Sault Ste Marie, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #745 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornerstone.edu | lssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornerstone University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,580 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,580 | $13,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $11,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,935 | $14,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,502 | $10,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Cornerstone University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,926 | 2,408 | ||
| Admitted | 1,575 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1000/1225 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Cornerstone University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornerstone University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cornerstone University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cornerstone University | Lake Superior State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cornerstone University | Lake Superior State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornerstone University is larger than than Lake Superior State University based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 1,655 students)
Cornerstone University vs. Lake Superior State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornerstone University or Lake Superior State University?
- Cornerstone University is 105.2% more expensive to attend than Lake Superior State University for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at Cornerstone University than Lake Superior State University ($27,580.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Superior State University than Cornerstone University ($14,336 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 4.7% lower than costs at Lake Superior State University ($10,520 vs. $11,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Lake Superior State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 71.1% larger than aid received Lake Superior State University ($18,502 vs. $10,816)
Cornerstone University vs. Lake Superior State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornerstone University or Lake Superior State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Superior State University or Cornerstone University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 6 points higher than at Lake Superior State University (1027)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Lake Superior State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Lake Superior State University (3.2)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lake Superior State University (76.9%)
Cornerstone University vs. Lake Superior State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornerstone University or Lake Superior State University? 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 Lake Superior State University and Cornerstone University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Lake Superior State University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Lake Superior State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,800)
- Lake Superior State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Lake Superior State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Superior State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/