Anderson vs Cornerstone
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Anderson UniversityAnderson, INCatholic life on campusCornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids, MICatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Cornerstone has the higher graduation rate: 62% against 54% at Anderson.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Cornerstone has the lower price after aid: $17,872 a year, against $22,418 at Anderson.
- The average price after aid is lower at Cornerstone: $20,301 a year, against $25,021 at Anderson.
- Median debt is lower at Cornerstone: $25,000, against $27,000 at Anderson.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Anderson, IN
Grand Rapids, MI
Setting
City
City
Students
1,255
1,735
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
79%
78%
Average SAT
1035
ACT middle 50%
17–24
Graduation rate
54%
62%
First-year retention
60%
78%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$25,021
$20,301
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$23,119
$20,177
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,044
$17,674
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,418
$17,872
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,139
$18,489
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,375
$23,135
Median debt
$27,000
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,899
$47,314
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.