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Overview |
Anderson University | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Anderson University | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Ashland 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
- Ashland University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Ashland College?
- Anderson University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Anderson University than Ashland University ($33,070.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Anderson University ($20,342 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 0.2% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,420 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Ashland University ($26,629 vs. $18,290)
Anderson University vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 5 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Ashland 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 Ashland College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Ashland University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates of Anderson University and Ashland College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,400 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/