Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue IU Butler ISU Indiana State Northern Illinois BSU WMU Hanover College Marian University of Indianapolis CU Denver| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Cornerstone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IUPUI | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IUPUI | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $27,580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Cornerstone University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Cornerstone University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IUPUI | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Cornerstone University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IUPUI | Cornerstone University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 1,781 students)
IUPUI vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 207.4% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at IUPUI than Cornerstone University ($31,410.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Cornerstone University ($11,462 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 7% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,520 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 51.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($18,502 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 19 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
IUPUI vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $9,800 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,800)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $1,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/