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Overview |
Augustana | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
Augustana | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,781 students)
Augustana vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Cornerstone University?
- Augustana College is 73.2% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at Augustana than Cornerstone University ($47,766.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Augustana ($20,935 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 12% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,520 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 88.9% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($34,946 vs. $18,502)
Augustana vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Cornerstone University (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/