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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 1,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #859 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $28,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $28,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $23,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $17,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 1,735 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 86.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($28,300.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Cornerstone University than Eastern Michigan University ($28,300.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Cornerstone University ($17,388 vs. $23,147)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 2% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($12,200 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 69.7% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($17,372 vs. $10,236)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 4 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Cornerstone University (73.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/