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Overview |
KY State | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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 |
KY State | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
KY State | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 14% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cornerstone University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 251.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.1% higher at Cornerstone University than Kentucky State University ($27,580.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Cornerstone University ($11,473 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 30.3% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($8,076 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 124.1% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($18,502 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 102 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
KY State vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Kentucky State University (43% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Cornerstone University earn on average $7,800 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $31,000)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/