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Overview |
Indiana State | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,781 students)
Indiana State vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 191.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Cornerstone University than Indiana State University ($27,580.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Cornerstone University ($12,688 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 7.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,520 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 71.3% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($18,502 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 123 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Indiana State vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Indiana State University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,800)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/