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IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Wingate University Hanover College GWU Mars Hill University IUPUI| Anderson University | Montreat College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Anderson University | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Montreat College | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 972 students)
Anderson University vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Montreat College?
- Anderson University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Montreat College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Anderson University than Montreat College ($33,070.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Montreat College ($21,459 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,670 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Montreat College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 52% larger than aid received Montreat College ($26,629 vs. $17,519)
Anderson University vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 90 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Montreat College has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Montreat 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 Montreat College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Montreat College (63% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $500 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,400)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/