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IWU Franklin College of Indiana ISU BSU Hanover College Simpson College Wartburg College IUPUI| Anderson University | Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Central College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1040/1218 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,169 students)
Anderson University vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Central College?
- Anderson University is 67% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Anderson University than Central College ($33,070.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Central College ($21,459 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 5.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,860 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 142.1% larger than aid received Central College ($26,629 vs. $10,999)
Anderson University vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 18 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Central 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 Central College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is the same as at Central College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $40,400)
- Central College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central College and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/