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IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College WVU D&E College IUPUI Fairmont State| Anderson University | Alderson Broaddus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 767 students)
Anderson University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Anderson University is 6% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Anderson University than Alderson Broaddus College ($33,070.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Anderson University ($19,499 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 12.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,170 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 8% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($26,629 vs. $24,656)
Anderson University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 70 points higher than at Alderson Broaddus College (980)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Alderson Broaddus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,400)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alderson Broaddus College 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/