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Overview |
Anderson University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 868/1052 | ||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Anderson University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,147 students)
Anderson University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Anderson University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Anderson University than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($33,070.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Anderson University ($17,358 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 0.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,350 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Saint Mary of the Woods College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($26,629 vs. $26,438)
Anderson University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 98 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,999 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary of the Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/