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Overview |
Milikin | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Milikin | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Milikin | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 1,781 students)
Milikin vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Cornerstone University?
- Millikin University is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Milikin than Cornerstone University ($40,740.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Cornerstone University ($10,492 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 22% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,520 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 65% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($30,528 vs. $18,502)
Milikin vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 36 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin 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 Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Cornerstone University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/