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Overview |
Anderson University | Barton College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Anderson University | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,265 students)
Anderson University vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Barton College?
- Barton College is 4% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Barton College than Anderson University ($34,400.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Barton College ($21,459 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 2.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,100 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Barton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Barton College ($26,629 vs. $23,431)
Anderson University vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 91 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Barton 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 Barton College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Barton College (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,700)
- Barton College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Barton College and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/