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IWU Franklin College of Indiana Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania BSU Hanover College Westminster College IUPUI Waynesburg College| Anderson University | Thiel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 907 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $33,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $33,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 965/1165 | ||
| 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 | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $288 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Anderson University | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Thiel College | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Thiel College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 907 students)
Anderson University vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Thiel College than Anderson University ($33,620.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Thiel College ($21,459 vs. $22,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 24.6% lower than costs at Thiel College ($11,420 vs. $14,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Thiel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Anderson University ($27,563 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 127 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- Thiel College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Thiel College? 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 Thiel College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Thiel College (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $600 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,800)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $876 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,876)
- Anderson University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/