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Overview |
UIU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #859 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $28,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $28,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $23,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $17,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 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 |
UIU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UIU | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UIU | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,735 students)
UIU vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 57.2% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($28,300.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Cornerstone University than Upper Iowa University ($28,300.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Cornerstone University ($22,427 vs. $23,147)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 24.9% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,770 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($25,995 vs. $17,372)
UIU vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 103 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Cornerstone University (73.2%)
UIU vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than Cornerstone University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,800)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/