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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cornerstone University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Cornerstone University?
- Franklin College is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Cornerstone University ($35,636.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than Cornerstone University ($20,791 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 7.5% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,520 vs. $11,305)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($28,290 vs. $18,502)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 39 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone University and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than Cornerstone University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/