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Overview |
AU | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $12,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $12,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $16,731 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $10,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 52% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
AU | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | N/A |
Diversity |
AU | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 38% | ||
Campus |
AU | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 826 students)
AU vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Carolina University?
- Anderson University is 144.9% more expensive to attend than Carolina University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.9% higher at AU than Carolina University ($30,860.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina University than AU ($16,731 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 6.9% lower than costs at Carolina University ($11,230 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Carolina University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 133.9% larger than aid received Carolina University ($24,409 vs. $10,437)
AU vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Carolina University (3.0)
- Carolina University has a higher acceptance rate (52%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Carolina University? 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 Carolina University and AU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/