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Overview |
Anderson University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Anderson University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or IU South Bend?
- Anderson University is 354.6% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Anderson University than Indiana University South Bend ($33,070.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Anderson University ($8,785 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 24.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,190 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 240.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($26,629 vs. $7,821)
Anderson University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 95 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (63% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/