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Overview |
Anderson University | OU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Ottawa, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 953 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $26,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 3,331 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 2,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 860/1100 | ||
| 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 | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | OU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Anderson University | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | OU | ||
| 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 OU based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 953 students)
Anderson University vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or OU?
- Anderson University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Anderson University than Ottawa University Ottawa ($33,070.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than OU ($21,459 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 4.5% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($11,420 vs. $11,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Ottawa University Ottawa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Ottawa University Ottawa ($26,629 vs. $23,303)
Anderson University vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Anderson University .
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or OU? 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 OU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $6,000 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,400)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($21,875 vs. $27,000)
- OU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/