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Overview |
Anderson University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Anderson University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Anderson University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| 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% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or PennWest California?
- Anderson University is 328.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.7% higher at Anderson University than PennWest California ($33,070.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 9.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,416 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($26,629 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 128 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Anderson University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than PennWest California (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $2,100 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,400)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California 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 PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/