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IU South Bend IU East Calvin College SAU CMU IU Northwest Indiana State St. Mary's College WKU IU| Indiana University Southeast | Cornerstone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Southeast | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IU Southeast | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 1,781 students)
IU Southeast vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 279.2% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Cornerstone University than Indiana University Southeast ($27,580.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Cornerstone University ($8,264 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 4.7% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,520 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 154.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($18,502 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 78 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
IU Southeast vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Cornerstone University earn on average $500 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $25,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/