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Overview |
Anderson University | AU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or AU?
- Averett University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at AU than Anderson University ($37,640.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than AU ($21,459 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 0.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,360 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Averett University ($26,629 vs. $26,246)
Anderson University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 137 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or AU? 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 AU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Averett University (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/