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Overview |
UNI | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNI | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,781 students)
UNI vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 240% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Cornerstone University than University of Northern Iowa ($27,580.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Cornerstone University ($15,782 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 12.6% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,343 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 188.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($18,502 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 17 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
UNI vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Cornerstone University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,900 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,800)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/