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Overview |
BSU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
BSU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BSU | 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
- Ball State University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,781 students)
BSU vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 227% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Cornerstone University than Ball State University ($27,580.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Cornerstone University ($12,615 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 3.7% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,520 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 62% larger than aid received Ball State University ($18,502 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 37 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Cornerstone University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University and BSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cornerstone University and BSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/