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Overview |
IPFW | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,874 | 1,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #859 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,049 | $28,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,015 | $28,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,619 | $23,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,589 | $17,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,466 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 5,539 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IPFW | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (8,874 students vs. 1,735 students)
IPFW vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 251.6% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($28,300.00 vs. $8,049.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Cornerstone University than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($28,300.00 vs. $21,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Cornerstone University ($12,619 vs. $23,147)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 18.1% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($10,332 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 163.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($17,372 vs. $6,589)
IPFW vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 38 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Cornerstone University (73.2%)
IPFW vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Cornerstone University earn on average $200 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW 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/