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Overview |
Anderson University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 766 students)
Anderson University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Ripon College than Anderson University ($49,300.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Ripon College ($21,459 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 20.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,490 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Anderson University ($38,826 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 55 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Anderson University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,400)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Anderson University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/