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Overview |
IU Northwest | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | 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 | $6,553 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | 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 Northwest is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,781 students)
IU Northwest vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 279.2% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest 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 Northwest ($27,580.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Cornerstone University ($6,553 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest 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 Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 111.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($18,502 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 105 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $700 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,030)
- Cornerstone University and IU Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/