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Overview |
Anderson University | CMU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Anderson University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or CMU?
- Anderson University is 150.5% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.5% higher at Anderson University than Central Michigan University ($33,070.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Anderson University ($15,605 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 1.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,248 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 135.4% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($26,629 vs. $11,314)
Anderson University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 1 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or CMU? 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 CMU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Central Michigan University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,400)
- Central Michigan University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central Michigan University 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 CMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/