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IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Malone University Hanover College Liberty University IUPUI Ashland College| Anderson University | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | MVNU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 963/1228 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Anderson University | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | MVNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,941 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at MVNU than Anderson University ($33,918.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than MVNU ($21,459 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 18.8% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,612 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Mount Vernon Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($26,629 vs. $23,202)
Anderson University vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 3 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,400)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/