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IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Calvin University SAU Ship CMU IUPUI BSU| Indiana University East | Cornerstone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,781 students)
IU East vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 279.2% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Cornerstone University than Indiana University East ($27,580.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Cornerstone University ($8,837 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 11.8% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,412 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 135% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($18,502 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 72 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Indiana University East (43% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Cornerstone University earn on average $5,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/