- Cornerstone University is a private school while Eastern Michigan University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Cornerstone University has more expensive tuition of $29,100 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
- Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than Cornerstone University (67.37%).
- Eastern Michigan University is larger with 14,018 students than Cornerstone University (1,781 students).
| Cornerstone University View More Rivals | Eastern Michigan University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Michigan | Rankings | #155 in National Universities #10 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | Ypsilanti, MI |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,100 | Undergraduate | $15,510 |
| $9,322 | Graduate | $17,441 Michigan residents $30,072 out-of-state |
| $14,493 | Financial Aid | $8,397 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 67.37% | Acceptance Rate | 44.74% |
| 15.62% | Yield | 38.97% |
| Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,781 | Total Students | 14,018 |
| 1,433 | Undergraduate | 11,617 |
| 348 | Graduate | 2,401 |
| 421 | Online Enrollment | 2,928 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 82% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $40,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 780) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,821) $5,630 average annual costs |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,030 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 650 Full-time 473 Part-time |
| 258 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,514 Full-time 493 Part-time |
| $57,872 for Faculties $49,133 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,833 for Faculties $70,511 Part-time |