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Saint Xavier University IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College IUPUI SUNY Stony Brook| Anderson University | Saint Josephs College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | SJC | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | SJC | ||
| 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 972 students)
Anderson University vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or SJC?
- Anderson University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Anderson University than Saint Josephs College ($33,070.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Anderson University ($15,836 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 20.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,480 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Saint Josephs College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($26,629 vs. $21,898)
Anderson University vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 65 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or SJC? 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 SJC and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Saint Josephs College (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,400)
- Saint Josephs College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Josephs 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 SJC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/