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Overview |
Anderson University | HSU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or HSU?
- Anderson University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Anderson University than Hardin Simmons University ($33,070.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than HSU ($21,459 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 14.4% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,980 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 17.3% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($26,629 vs. $22,695)
Anderson University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 20 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or HSU? 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 HSU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,400)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/