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IWU Franklin College of Indiana University of Mount Union BSU Wittenberg University Hanover College Rochester College IUPUI The University of Findlay| Anderson University | Heidelberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Anderson University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Heidelberg University | ||
| 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,086 students)
Anderson University vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Heidelberg University?
- Anderson University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Heidelberg University for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Anderson University than Heidelberg University ($33,070.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heidelberg University than Anderson University ($20,053 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 1.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,270 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Heidelberg University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Heidelberg University ($26,629 vs. $26,562)
Anderson University vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 17 points higher than at Heidelberg University (1033)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Heidelberg University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Heidelberg University? 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 Heidelberg University and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Heidelberg University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Heidelberg University earn on average $300 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,400)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Anderson University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University 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/