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IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College AU IUPUI| Anderson University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | SWU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,175 students)
Anderson University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or SWU?
- Anderson University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Anderson University than Southern Wesleyan University ($33,070.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Anderson University ($17,639 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 18.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,650 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($26,629 vs. $19,636)
Anderson University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Anderson University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Anderson University has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than SWU (51.2%)
Anderson University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or SWU? 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 SWU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,400)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Wesleyan University 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 SWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/