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IWU Alma College Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College WMU IUPUI| Anderson University | Olivet College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 919 students)
Anderson University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or OC Comets?
- Anderson University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Anderson University than Olivet College ($33,070.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Anderson University ($21,394 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 1.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,242 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Olivet College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 14% larger than aid received Olivet College ($26,629 vs. $23,361)
Anderson University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 119 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Olivet College (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,100 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,300)
- Olivet College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet College 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 OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/