- Cornerstone University is a private school while Michigan State University (MSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than Cornerstone University ($29,100).
- Cornerstone University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.37% than MSU (71.55%).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than Cornerstone University (1,781 students).
| Cornerstone University View More Rivals | Michigan State University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Michigan | Rankings | #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | East Lansing, MI |
| Known as | MSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,100 | Undergraduate | $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state |
| $9,322 | Graduate | $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state |
| $14,493 | Financial Aid | $10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 67.37% | Acceptance Rate | 71.55% |
| 15.62% | Yield | 32.35% |
| Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,781 | Total Students | 50,023 |
| 1,433 | Undergraduate | 39,201 |
| 348 | Graduate | 10,822 |
| 421 | Online Enrollment | 2,728 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $40,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| 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 Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 780) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) $4,538 average annual costs |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| 258 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time |
| $57,872 for Faculties $49,133 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time |