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Overview |
Kentucky | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,781 students)
Kentucky vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 139.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Kentucky than Cornerstone University ($30,913.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Cornerstone University ($18,693 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 39.5% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,520 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is 31.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($18,502 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 110 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Kentucky vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Cornerstone University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $12,200 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,800)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/